Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center

Qwerky but very cool and worth a visit. It's free but accepts donations.

I wasn't sure we'd find this on the road once it came up on Trip Advisor but I'm glad we did! The property was packed with great art to enjoy. Free entry. A beautiful creek runs through the property. The owner was very friendly and ready to answer any questions. There was a fun sound garden and huge bells to ring throughout.

A hidden gem worth seeking out for a peaceful stroll through fields and art.

A very chill place to go, great if you want to see some good old fashioned nature alongside your sculptures. Call ahead for access to the butterfly garden.

This is a great place for family. It's outdoors and free (of course, like any art experience, donations are welcome.)There are so many hands on activities. Including making clay butterflies (and other) figures, on Saturdays. All ages can participate. There are Gongs and bells, and so many other art pieces that are hands on.. A beautiful place to enjoy a picnic.

Updated:Went back to my favorite place, you have such a beautiful area. It was so fun and inviting. We will return to see all the beautiful spring will bring.€}~ Love, love, love this Park. It's so beautiful. A well maintained park, wonderful sculptures, and interesting bits of information?! 💜💜💜🧚‍♂🐉👹🐲👸

What a surprising delight! Had no idea this was so close to home, been sharing it with all of my friends, coworkers and customers. It's a wonderful place filled with a lot of emotion (if you're with an artist mindset). It's incredible, everyone has asked me where these photos are from and what the story is behind it. I'd love more details for each piece to understand the perception of the artist but I have no problem coming up with my own. Love this place and will definitely come back!

Out on the side of a country road, this pops out of nowhere! The first thing you see is I giant bell you can ring with a swinging log! There is a small off-road parking lot. So many things to see and take in. Several fun bells throughout the park. You can walk right up and touch the pieces are , some are even interactive! We weren't able to experience the maze, but we will definitely make sure to see it next time!

You need to see this. This is amazing. Lots of interesting art, sculptures, mixed media, you name it. Beautiful out - in-the - yard setting. It's free (there's a kiosk for donations) MUST SEE if, you live in Thurston County and you haven't been here, you're missing out Go to this place!

I've returned to this place several times since the first posting. There's a lot to see here, new installations, old favorites, noise makers, tiles. Children will surely enjoy this and it's free. A great way to spend an hour or 2 or a whole day.

Great stop along the Western Chehalis trail. Parking for bikes or cars, porta potty and complimentary water. Nice walking trail through the park but could be difficult for strollers, walkers or wheelchairs as the trails are not paved and there are areas with incline. Great place for a picnic, they have picnic tables scattered throughout. The scenery and setting in the natural environment is just as beautiful as any of the sculptures. The butterfly maze was not open as of memorial day 2019, but should be in July. It is free to visit, but you should leave a donation to support this wonderful park.

Great sculpture park to walk through, with multiple easy ways to drive or bike to get to it. Strollers can go on the path with some maneuvering, but not ADA accessible through the whole park. No public bathrooms, but there is a port a potty on the Chehalis Western Trail. I recommend bringing your own toilet paper with you just in case.

Nice place to take a break when you're on a bike ride.

Very cool place!

This is a wonderful place to bring your family. The touch friendly sculpture park was a wonderful experience for our whole family. We spent a few hours wondering around looking and interacting with the different pieces.

Ohh my goodness! The monarch sculpture park is definitely a sight for sore eyes. There's beautiful trails that lead through tenino and yelm on the left of the parking area. On the right is the entrance to fields of music, abstract art pieces and the forest of glass! The garden maze is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. The garden includes mazes, public art projects that would be displayed in the park and real life artist guides. The park has free water bottles in an old vending machine for all hikers and a cute door with pockets and prizes inside! As a person who just moved to this area, it was a beautiful place for an adventure and art inspiration.
I have found my new favorite place, and will definitely be visiting again.

So cool!! Well worth the drive. We met one of the caretakers and it was amazing! Butterfly maze opening in June.

Nice park just outside of town. 6 and 8 year old had a fun time. It’s free which was nice and the person working there was so genuine and welcoming.

Great park with many interactive sculptures to delight any age. It is quiet and peaceful,,, the big steel chimes reminds me of a Buddhist monistary,,,I would love to have seen it in is hayday 💞💞

Truly amazing place. Lots of games to play amongst sculptures & ponds & gardens. Peaceful & refreshes your soul.

Love this place and it especially nice spending time with John Brooks making fish for the reef in the butterfly maze

Great place, quiet and fun to be with family. The bike trail next to it is also amazing. A good stop after. Cycling a couple of miles.