4 Sculpture Parks Worth Travelling For

Art changes when it leaves the gallery. Freed from white walls and enclosed spaces, sculptures take on new life beneath open skies, surrounded by forests, lakes, gardens, or rolling hills. Light shifts throughout the day, seasons transform the landscape, and every visit offers a slightly different perspective.

Around the world, sculpture parks have become destinations in their own right, bringing together acclaimed artists and extraordinary natural settings. Rather than simply displaying artworks, these spaces encourage visitors to slow down, wander, and engage with art at their own pace.

Whether overlooking mountains, stretching across botanical gardens, or occupying historic estates, these four sculpture parks prove that some of the world’s finest galleries have no roof at all.

ART WITH A MOUNTAIN BACKDROP

Hakone Open-Air Museum, Japan

Set against the mountains of Hakone, the Hakone Open-Air Museum has been redefining outdoor art since 1969. Expansive lawns are dotted with monumental sculptures by celebrated artists, creating an experience where every pathway reveals a new perspective.

The museum’s collection combines large-scale outdoor installations with indoor galleries, including works by Pablo Picasso. Seasonal flowers, mountain scenery, and thoughtfully designed walking routes ensure that the landscape becomes as much a part of the experience as the sculptures themselves.

Wander through world-class sculpture surrounded by the natural beauty of Hakone. Fly to Tokyo with Thai Airways.

A GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS

Middelheim Museum, Belgium

Spread across a historic park in Antwerp, Middelheim Museum transforms more than 30 hectares of gardens and woodlands into one of Europe’s leading open-air sculpture collections.

Visitors encounter works by internationally renowned artists while strolling beneath centuries-old trees, across open lawns, and through peaceful woodland paths. The changing landscape ensures that each sculpture feels connected to its surroundings rather than separated from them.

Antwerp’s creative atmosphere makes Middelheim an inspiring destination for both art lovers and casual explorers.

Pair Antwerp’s creative spirit with one of Europe’s finest sculpture parks. Fly to Brussels with Thai Airways.

CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE IN A GARDEN CITY

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

While best known for its futuristic Supertrees, Gardens by the Bay also features an impressive collection of contemporary sculptures integrated throughout its landscapes.

International artworks appear beside lakes, gardens, and winding pathways, adding moments of surprise to every walk. Together with the dramatic architecture and lush planting, these installations reinforce Singapore’s vision of blending art, nature, and urban innovation.

The result is a cultural experience where sculpture becomes part of the journey rather than the destination alone.

See how art, architecture, and nature come together in the heart of Singapore. Fly to Singapore with Thai Airways.

SCULPTURES OVERLOOKING THE ØRESUND

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark

Just north of Copenhagen, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is celebrated for its exceptional sculpture park overlooking the Øresund Strait. Here, works by internationally renowned artists are thoughtfully placed across rolling lawns, wooded gardens, and coastal terraces, creating a seamless dialogue between art and nature.

Rather than following a fixed route, visitors are encouraged to explore at their own pace, discovering sculptures framed by the sea, mature trees, and ever-changing Nordic light. The museum’s setting has made it one of Scandinavia’s most admired cultural destinations.

Take in coastal landscapes where modern sculpture and Scandinavian design meet in perfect harmony. Fly to Copenhagen with Thai Airways.