Philip Watson
In the rolling hills of Wappingers Falls, New York, stands one of the most spectacular and diverse collections of outdoor sculptures you will ever see.
Storm King Art Center has become one of the most renowned art centers in America for its collection and presentation of monumental sculptures in an unrivaled natural setting.
Rediscovered as a site for vernacular architecture by scholar and preservationist Lewis Fried Research Fellow John Insco.
Is Storm King Art Center worth visiting?
Storm King Art Center is a beautiful place to visit, with many amazing sculptures in a unique setting.
There are so many remarkable sculptures at Storm King Art Center, and it’s a great place to visit.
Even though it was a cold and windy day, it gave us some problems that other visitors might face. Using a map and an audio guide, we felt well prepared.
It’s a beautiful destination, with so many incredible sculptures in a unique environment.
We went on a chilly, windy day, which presented us with challenges that other visitors may also encounter.
The museum provided a map and an audio guide, which we thought would provide us with all the necessary information.
History of the Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center was established as a nonprofit organization in 1962.
It consists of a gallery and nature preserve.
The Center is set on the easternmost edge of the Hudson Highlands, in the town of Cornwall, New York.
The Center has become one of the most renowned art centers in America for its collection and presentation of monumental sculptures in an unrivaled natural setting.
Storm King is home to an incredible variety of art — from large-scale sculptures to paintings and drawings.
The Center’s artists have created more than 500 works of art on the property.
This spectacular sculpture park is set on 6,000 acres of mature woodlands and fields, rivers and streams, and rock outcroppings.
It is the largest privately owned park in the State of New York.
Where is Storm King Art Center?
Storm King Art Center address: 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA
Contact information: 1-845-534-3115 / http://stormking.org
The Sculptures at Storm King
– “Youth and Old Age” (1957): Bronze, 7.5 x 21 x 12 ft. – Bernar Venet
– “Landscape” (1998): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft. – Christian Waldvogel
– “Cloud and the Cliff” (1990): Stainless steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Three Way Piece No. 2” (1943): Bronze with cut-outs, 10 x 40 x 40 ft.
– “Lotus” (1991): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– Joan Miro, “Aspect of the Elephant” (1952): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Arcadia” (1963): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Dance for Two” (1980): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Giant” (1967): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft. – Mark di Suvero
– “Giant Red” (2002): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Lonely Planet” (2002): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Parallel Universe” (2002): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Tall and Swallow” (2002): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
– “Tall and Swinging” (2002): Steel, 220 x 220 x 220 ft.
Getting to the Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center is located on 6,000 acres of rolling hills, rivers and streams, and rock outcroppings in the Hudson River Valley, about an hour north of Manhattan, just off Exit 9 on the New York State Thruway.
By Car: The Center is easily accessible from New York City and all points north by the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87).
Take Exit 9 and proceed south on Route 218 (a.k.a. Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Road) towards Storm King Mountain.
By Train: Metro-North Railroad offers service to the Storm King station.
The ride from Grand Central Station takes about one hour.
Storm King is a 10-minute taxi ride from the station.
By Bus: Shortline (Transportation) offers service to the Storm King station.
Visiting and Going Around the Park
The park’s entrance is on Route 218 (Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Road) at its intersection with Kingsland Road.
Storm King Art Center’s daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March through October.
From November through February, the Center is open on weekends only (except for the annual December Holiday Festival of Trees).
Admission is $18 for adults; $12 for students with ID; $10 for children aged 6 to 12 years; children aged five and under are admitted free.
Admission is free for members and all visitors on the first Tuesday of every month.
The Gallery Shop and Cafe are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The rest of the Center’s buildings are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Sculpture Trail is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tips for Visiting Storm King Art Center
Storm King is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Access to the site is limited by weather and road conditions.
From March through October, visitors should be prepared for rain.
During the winter, visitors should expect snow and ice.
The Sculpture Trail is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted on the grounds.
The grounds close at sundown, so plan accordingly.
There’s no public parking on site.
You can park at the National Purple Trail trailhead, but you’ll have to walk a bit to get to the art.
The Storm King Art Center has no specific dress code for visitors.
However, because of the park’s location, visitors should expect extreme weather conditions (i.e., rain, snow, and ice) from October through May.
Final Words
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