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UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

Sculpture Garden, Garden, and College Quad
Westwood, Los Angeles
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UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
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    Ranked #2 for sculpture gardens in Los Angeles
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    Harsh
    "Amazing small collection of well known sculptors"(4 Tips)
    UCLA
    "Named for UCLA's third chancellor, Murphy Sculpture Garden covers 5 acres and..."(2 Tips)
    Jessi R.
    "Lovely place to study....beautiful scenery and a quiet atmosphere"(4 Tips)
     Deon P.
    "Scenic quite place to stay to think over problems"(2 Tips)
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  • Hammer Museum
    Hammer MuseumFebruary 28, 2012
    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
    Hammer MuseumFebruary 28, 2012
    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.
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    HarshJanuary 12, 2017
    Amazing small collection of well known sculptors and almost completely empty on the weekends.
  • Charles T S.
    Charles T SebestaMay 14, 2018
    ....peaceful place....especially if you are visiting the hospital and need a few minutes for relaxation!
  • Ben B.
    Ben BFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertJune 16, 2022
    the sculptures are fine but these trees are phenomenal
  • D.J. S.
    D.J. ShropeFebruary 23, 2011
    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.
  • Derek J.
    Derek JonesJanuary 27, 2015
    Great place for a walk at night to clear your mind.
  • Alberto J S M.heart icon on user image
    Alberto J S Moreau DAugust 11, 2015
    Nice place to walk and relax, loved some sculptures
  • Hammer Museum
    Hammer MuseumMarch 9, 2011
    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
  • UCLA
    UCLAMarch 31, 2011
    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
  • Jessi R.
    Jessi RayMarch 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Lovely place to study....beautiful scenery and a quiet atmosphere
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolNovember 29, 2021
    Walking . Peaceful
  • Chelsea M.
    Chelsea MartensJuly 7, 2013
    Great place to relax and enjoy some art!
  • Hunter O.
    Hunter OwensAugust 7, 2012
    The trees are beautiful in the evening.
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconFebruary 27, 2012
    Scenic quite place to stay to think over problems
  • Mario F.
    Mario Fernandez JrJune 15, 2010
    Good, quiet, place to have a "smoke" with a friend.
  • Anhad S.
    Anhad SinghFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    There's nobody in this gorgeous garden around the hours of 2:00 a.m. Just sayin...
  • Christopher K.
    Christopher K.February 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Watch out foggiest play here.. Bring a blanket
  • Joan_ne F.heart icon on user image
    Joan_ne FreitasApril 16, 2018
    Um dos meus refúgios na cidade. Lindo e tranquilo. Contém esculturas maravilhosas de artistas importantes e variados.
  • Gaetano T.
    Gaetano TruppoApril 2, 2014
    Annuncio di primavera
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UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
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Los Angeles, CA 90095
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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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