UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

One of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country, the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden spans more than five acres in UCLA's campus with over 70 sculptures by artists such as Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, David Smith, and more.

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Next To Young Research Los Angeles , CA 90095 United States

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Hammer Museum

Due to campus activism in the 60s, UC Regents were nervous about Murphy’s plan to build an open gathering space with priceless art . Murphy insisted that students would embrace and protect it. Read more

Hammer Museum

The allée lined with Coral Trees is designed to simulate the glorious arched knave of a cathedral . Murphy believed that art , like religion, could inspire and shape people.

Harsh

Amazing small collection of well known sculptors and almost completely empty on the weekends.

Ben B

The Murphy Sculpture Garden , one of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the nation, expands over 5 acres of land and displays more than 70 sculptures .

Charles T Sebesta

....peaceful place ....especially if you are visiting the hospital and need a few minutes for relaxation!

D.J. Shrope

Spans almost 5 acres and includes more than 70 works by some of the greatest sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Rodin and Matisse. Some lecturers conduct classes on the lawn.

Nate Folkert

the sculptures are fine but these trees are phenomenal

UCLA

Named for UCLA's third chancellor, Murphy Sculpture Garden covers 5 acres and includes over 70 works of art by major sculptors from around the world. Read more

Hammer Museum

Named for UCLA's third chancellor, Murphy Sculpture Garden covers 5 acres and includes over 70 works of art by major sculptors from around the world Read more

Alberto J S Moreau D

Nice place to walk and relax, loved some sculptures

Derek Jones

Great place for a walk at night to clear your mind.

Odile Roujol

Walking . Peaceful

Jessi Ray

Lovely place to study....beautiful scenery and a quiet atmosphere

Chelsea Martens

Great place to relax and enjoy some art !

Hunter Owens

The trees are beautiful in the evening.

 Deon Parcon

Scenic quite place to stay to think over problems

Anhad Singh

There's nobody in this gorgeous garden around the hours of 2:00 a.m. Just sayin...

Mario Fernandez Jr

Good, quiet , place to have a "smoke" with a friend.

Christopher K.

Watch out foggiest play here.. Bring a blanket

Joan_ne Freitas

Um dos meus refúgios na cidade . Lindo e tranquilo. Contém esculturas maravilhosas de artistas importantes e variados.

Gaetano Truppo

Annuncio di primavera

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