There’s an international sculpture park in Schaumburg, Illinois that is home to 16 unique pieces of art you’ll want to see. Each of the sculptures is fabulous in its own way and worth the hike to gander at. Click here for the interactive map of this park and scroll on for more details about this unique outdoor museum.
Founded in 1988, The Chicago Athenaeum is situated on 20 acres of meadow and forestry in northeast Illinois, in a suburb of Chicago.
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It is home to the nation’s only independent museum of design and architecture known as the International Sculpture Park.
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The sculpture park features pieces from artists that come from all around the world, including America. You can see them all through the interactive map above or by visiting the park to wander through the grounds.
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There are 16 different pieces to find throughout the park. Each is accompanied by a plaque that explains who created it and what it represents.
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Some pieces are made from metal. while others include wire, wood, and paint. Some pieces are very colorful and vibrant, while others provoke deep thought.
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You’ll find statues that are 18-feet to 24-feet tall and massive ones that are 40-feet long. Each piece is different from the one before.
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There is no place like this sculpture park. You’ll be absolutely blown away by the pieces that are found along the trails here.
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If you’ve ever been to this international sculpture park, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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For more like this, check out seven sculpture walks in Illinois that will enchant you.
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