Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
- Museum
- In Los Angeles, California
- 1.5 mi from Route 66
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, an outdoor art collection on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, CA, sits about 2.3 miles off the old road. Founded in 1967 and run by the Hammer Museum, it spreads more than 70 sculptures across over five acres. The artists range from Rodin and Matisse to Alexander Calder and Isamu Noguchi. For road trippers near the end of Route 66, it is a relaxed way to see major art outdoors.
What is Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden?
The garden is an open-air museum laid out across more than five acres of UCLA's campus. Over 70 sculptures from around the world stand across the grounds, mixing figurative pieces with abstract ones.
The list of artists reads like a survey of modern sculpture. Auguste Rodin and Henri Matisse are represented, as are Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Alexander Calder and Isamu Noguchi. Works by Jacques Lipchitz, David Smith, Jean Arp, Gaston Lachaise, Deborah Butterfield, Claire Falkenstein, Alberto Burri and Francisco Zúñiga are also part of the collection.
History of Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
The garden was founded in 1967 and carries the name of Franklin David Murphy. Today it is managed by the Hammer Museum, which looks after the collection as part of its work at UCLA.
Visiting Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden: tips
Expect a detour of about 2.3 miles from the old road. The grounds are wheelchair accessible, and since the art is outdoors, a stroll of 30 to 60 minutes is enough for a good look. The sculptures make a pleasant photo stop, and since every piece stands outdoors there is room to step back and frame a shot.
The Fowler Museum at UCLA is only about 0.2 miles away, and the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is about 0.7 miles off. The Hammer Museum, which runs the garden, is roughly 1.1 miles away, a natural next stop for anyone who wants more art indoors. Cafe 451 is about 0.1 miles from the garden for a coffee break.
Practical info
- Address
- Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, 245 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone
- +1 310-443-7000
- Hours
- Open 24 h
- On site & nearby
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Questions about Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
Who runs the Murphy Sculpture Garden at UCLA?
The Hammer Museum manages the collection, which stands on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles.
How big is the Murphy Sculpture Garden?
It covers more than five acres and holds over 70 sculptures by international artists.
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