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The Sculpture Park features significant works of art within a variety of natural settings connected by waterways, meandering paths, lawns, meadows and quiet walkways. Within the Sculpture Park's 30 acres is one of the most comprehensive collections of outdoor sculpture in the world.

Three temporary sculpture exhibitions are developed annually, most curated by and for Meijer Gardens. These special exhibitions are shown within the large indoor galleries and associated indoor and outdoor spaces. The sculpture exhibition program is dedicated to sculpture traditions of all periods and exhibitions have ranged from large-scale presentations of modern masters such as Auguste Rodin, Pablo Picasso and Henry Moore to contemporary masters such as George Segal, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Mark di Suvero, Anthony Caro and Richard Hunt.

Tranquility, simplicity and beauty are the essence of The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, which opened in 2015. In one of the most revered and deeply appreciated international garden styles, this 8-acre addition furthers the Meijer Gardens dual mission of horticulture and sculpture.

The most horticulturally diverse area within our 158 acres, the Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall English Perennial Garden is an inspiring modern twist on a classic design.

Michigan’s Farm Garden focuses on gardening and horticulture as it would have appeared in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Through heirloom vegetables, flowers, and an orchard reminiscent of the era, visitors gain an understanding of farms when they were truly self-sufficient.

Let curiosity be your guide in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. Children can follow animal tracks, dig for fossils, sit in a giant bird’s nest, solve the butterfly maze or look through the “viewports” to focus on sculpture. Young imaginations will take off in this interactive garden!

Within the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, more than 500 species from five continents are displayed in a lush, verdant setting. The experience includes waterfalls, streams, and bridges, and a variety of tropical birds.

The Kenneth E. Nelson Carnivorous Plant House is the only publicly displayed collection in the United States dedicated exclusively to carnivorous plants.

The Earl & Donnalee Holton Arid Garden is host to a large variety of plants specially adapted to survive in some of the driest environments in the world, among them the Americas, Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Stroll into the Earl & Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor and relax on ornate furniture, among plants used in classic Victorian garden parlors during the turn of the past century.

The Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse is always fresh, featuring a new garden design with each season.

Stroll through the Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden to enjoy plants selected for performing best in shady conditions and tolerating heavy, clay soils. These chosen plants provide year-round interest.

Serious gardeners and flower fanciers alike will be intrigued by the variety of flowers featured in the yearly Plant Show Series. Local plant societies and hobbyists showcase tropical orchids, bonsai, iris, herbs, and more. Many of the shows feature workshops, demonstrations or tours.

Let curiosity be your guide in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. Children can follow animal tracks, dig for fossils, sit in a giant bird’s nest, solve the butterfly maze or look through the “viewports” to focus on sculpture. Young imaginations will take off in this interactive garden!

Michigan’s Farm Garden focuses on gardening and horticulture as it would have appeared in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Through heirloom vegetables, flowers, and an orchard reminiscent of the era, visitors gain an understanding of farms when they were truly self-sufficient.

Tranquility, simplicity and beauty are the essence of The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, which opened in 2015. In one of the most revered and deeply appreciated international garden styles, this 8-acre addition furthers the Meijer Gardens dual mission of horticulture and sculpture.