SPECTACULAR! Grounds for Sculpture Tour

Experience Astonishing Sculptures, Scavenger Hunt & Springtime delights!

We invite you to join us and enjoy the truly unique experience of Grounds For Sculpture.

Grounds For Sculpture was founded by artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson(of the Johnson & Johnson family). It opened in 1992 on the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds and was a natural extension of its predecessor, The Johnson Atelier. Hundreds of artists studied and produced work at the Atelier, and Johnson saw the potential of the neighboring bygone fairgrounds as a place where artwork could be sited within the landscape, and visitors could delight in discovering contemporary sculpture.

Walk over Monet's foot bridge to see the Water Lillies in the pond. View famous impressionist painters art work recreated for your enjoyment on the grounds. Travel in comfort to the Grounds for Sculpture museum, sculpture garden, and arboretum located on 42 acres of picturesque grounds with 300 different sculptures. Ticket price includes roundtrip transportation, and Grounds for Sculpture admission, guided audio tour to enjoy an afternoon walking among the artwork. Famous art is recreated in larger than life sculptures. This is an experience to remember! We will have a voluntary Scavenger Hunt with prizes! Bring your camera and comfy walking shoes! Meals are not included, however there is a cafe and Rat's Restaurant on the grounds.

The fine dining restaurant Rats (named for Mr. Rat from the children's classic The Wind & The Willows) will be open - Advance reservations are strongly recommended! There is also a small cafe for a lite dining fare.

More than 700 artists have had their work on view here.

Jolly Trolley Charter Tours take the stress out of driving and parking! It's not just the destination, it's the journey with The Award Winning Jolly Trolley - Winner of 2023 Best Attraction in Southern Delaware from the Southern Delaware Tourism Board!

Manuel Wheelchairs are available for $15.00 rental fee and Electric Scooters book for 4 hours at $25.00 rental rate.

Departing at 8:00am from the Home Depot Front Parking Lot in Lewes and returning at 7:45pm.

Tickets are limited so reserve your seats today!

Tickets must be purchased online and seats are only fully reserved by online ticket purchases. Ticket sales are non-refundable, yet, transferable.

*Ticket Price includes roundtrip transportation, and admission to Grounds for Sculpture event. No physical tickets will be issued. A digital ticket will be emailed to you. Please keep this email and show it to your driver at time of service. Your name, and number of tickets purchased, will automatically be added to our guest list at time of purchase. The tour end time may change slightly based on traffic/venue delays.

**This is a rain or shine event, however, a cancellation is possible in the case of severe or dangerous weather on the roadways. Our passengers safety is always our top priority, and we are diligent in our commitment to providing safe and reliable service as we are the transit professionals in our market.

***Minimum of 15 total tickets must to be sold for service to be provided. Ticket sales end on April 21st, 2025 for timed admission to Grounds for Sculpture. For ages 12 & up.

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