Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Michigan, United States

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a 158-acre cultural destination combining world-class botanical gardens and a premier sculpture park.

Opened in 1995, it features Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, an extensive Japanese garden, diverse outdoor gardens including arid and Victorian styles, nature trails, and an interactive children's garden. The sculpture collection includes over 200 works by renowned modern and contemporary artists like Auguste Rodin, Calder, and Ai Weiwei, integrated seamlessly into the natural landscape to create a dialogue between art and nature.

Highlights include the iconic American Horse sculpture inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and seasonal exhibitions that bring additional contemporary works indoors. Visitors enjoy tranquil ponds, waterfalls, thematic gardens, and a 1,900-seat outdoor amphitheater for musical performances.

The Gardens also offer educational programs, events, and spaces for weddings and corporate gatherings, promoting art, horticulture, and environmental appreciation in an inspiring setting acclaimed nationally and internationally for its beauty and cultural impact.​