Storm King Art Center

Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, N.Y., which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, shows its collection outdoors, on a carefully tended landscape.  Founded by Ralph E. Ogden and H. Peter Stern, the center has restored its meadows with native plants.Founded by Ralph E. Ogden and H. Peter Stern, the center has restored its meadows with native plants. Acoustiguides are available with commentary by Mr. Stern. Among the many artists represented in the collection are Maya Lin, David Smith, George Ricky, Kenneth Snelson, Alexander Calder, and Andy Goldsworthy. The center is open from 10 to 5:30, Wednesday to Sunday (and holiday Mondays) through Nov. 5; 10 to 5, Nov. 6-15. On Saturdays in summer it’s open until 8. Visitors are encouraged to walk but may take the trams that circulate. Picnics are allowed (and there's a café), but no pets.

Admission is $12/adults, $10/seniors and college students, $8/students, free for those under 5. The anniversary year special exhibits are:  5 + 5: New Perspectives, featuring 12 near and recent works by 10 artists. Each artist helped plan the siting for his/her work.

Details

Storm King Art Center is on Old Pleasant Hill Road in Mountainville, N.Y.: From the south on I-87, take Exit 16; Route 32 north 10 miles; left on Orrs Mills Road; follow signs. From I-84, take I-87 south to Exit 17 to Route 32 South. 845-534-3115 or www.stormking.org.