Don't drive too fast or you will miss it!! You should stop, well worth a quick stop! There is a little gift shop too!! Incredible. read more

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On the way to Wisconsin Dells from Madison, you'll find Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park, a free, quirky roadside stop with a small parking area (donations welcome). The park is packed with giant metal creations--towering birds, a 20-foot insect, a guitar, and a massive centerpiece made from salvaged boat parts, motors, and pipes. It's like walking through an outdoor museum of welded imagination. I wouldn't drive out of my way to visit, but since it's right off the highway, it's a fun and memorable stop for photos and a dose of weird Wisconsin art. read more

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Amazing place and well worth the hour and 40 minute drive from Milwaukee. They don't charge an admission fee and parking is free, but they sell a fee souvenirs, so you can support them that way. The sculptures are beyond impressive, and I would call most of them "fun" to see! Check their website for hours of operation. read more

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Such an eclectic collection of artistry! Free to visit. Don't drive past this one. Be sure to scan the QR codes for more information. read more

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Welcome to Doctor Evermor's Sculpture Park, aka "World of Dr. Evermor." I've been to Lakenenland Sculpture Park in Marquette Michigan which is similar but not nearly as extensive as Forevertron. This is definitely the works of someone with a lot of time, a lot of welding experience and a bunch of money to enjoy their hobby. Lots of interesting sculpture works and a few things that haunted my dreams for a few days. The park is completely free and donations are appreciated. Don't miss it. [Review 20698 overall - 268 in Wisconsin - 1679 of 2023.] read more

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What an interesting & unexpected sculpture park - spread over large grounds, with QR codes to scan for info & to make donations. There was a lot to see & you certainly can't beat the price. We spent about 2hrs, as 6 eclectic & eccentric adults, wandering about and discovering. We didn't read up prior to going, as we didn't KNOW we were going until we went. read more

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Whenever I travel I like to find off the map things to check out. Being a fan of art as well this stop was perfect. Tons of interesting sculptures but not so much as to be overwhelming. Highly recommend the stop if you're in the area read more

Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park - The world's largest scrap metal sculpture - Art Galleries Near Me - Sumpter, Wisconsin

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Cool free sculpture park (dogs allowed!). Small parking area off the road. Fun to look at for 15 minutes! Has a porter potty. Impressive sculptures made from junk yard. read more

Easy entry and parking. Free admission. Very interesting and creative collection of repurposed metal. Loved the musical instrument Bird Band. read more

It is a whimsical, detailed, and immense sculpture garden that rewards looking for details but also broad shapes. I walked for around an hour shooting a roll of film and felt like there were still so many little corners I didn't see. read more

I am so glad we swing by this sculpture park!! The admission is free, so you may not expect too much, but this park is extremely high quality and you're in for a surprise! It's about 30 minutes outside of Madison, and it's SO worth the drive! It's a small family owned park with tons of sculptures that have been created from various scrap metal pieces. The pieces range from a small portable size to as enormous as a house. Some pieces should not be touched, and other pieces are interactive and could be played like a musical instrument. You can tell that each piece of art has been crafted with dedication and love by "Dr. Evermore" and his family. Even though the park was small and it was raining and cold out, we spent a good 1.5 hours at this park admiring all of the beautiful and wonderous art pieces!! Lady Elanor (Dr. Evermore's wife) was present at the park when we visited. She was sitting inside a small van in the park that served as a giftshop. I was surprised to learn that some of the pieces were for sale. She told us a little about her family and the pieces, which was interesting. I highly recommend anyone in the Madison area to go for a visit. If you can spare it, remember to bring some cash! Although admission is free, they accept donations, and I think it's definitely worth donating to this magical little park! read more

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This is such a random place, but if you happen to be driving near on a road trip, it is completely worth the stop. The sculptures are beautiful and awe inspiring and our kids enjoyed running through the area pointing things out. And if you like shopping, the surplus store next door is totally worth a walk through too! read more

This place is simply magical. I've brought out-of-town family here whenever they visit me & it's always a fun thing to do. It truly feels like being transported to another world. These sculptures are lifelike in the sense that you can vividly imagine how they would move - Dr. Evermor brought these creatures to life while also maintaining the recognizability of their components which is quite an artistic feat. I'd recommend visiting to anyone- even if you're not into art. Make sure to stop by & talk to Lady Evermor too. She'll fill you in on the rich story behind the sculptures. read more

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Myself and some friends from the Fiat club came to check this place out I was wondering what it exactly was and didn't think much of it but it turned out pretty cool There was a lot of cool sculptures to look at. It definitely sparks the imagination I would definitely recommend checking this place out.... read more

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Wow. Just wow... This place is a bit hard to find, the turn off not well marked but the adventure is so worth the effort. Park under the trees and then walk into the most surreal metal creation ever. This is the life work of one imaginative man! His family continues to carry the torch and friends caretaker the amazing sculptures. read more

Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park - Forevertron - Art Galleries Near Me - Sumpter, Wisconsin

I heard about Forevertron about a month ago when my sister and I were both planning separate trips back to Wisconsin for a visit. How have I never heard of it before?! There isn't a particularly noticeable sign. You pretty much need to actively be looking for it. Our GPS took us to the parking lot of Delaney's Surplus, which is right next door. You maaaay be able to walk through over to Forevertron, but if you go back out on the Highway, and take the next place to turn in, there is an area to park at the actual place. And then you enter the magical, weird world of Forevertron! It is actually a smaller area that I expected it would be, but no less spectacular. It is hard to describe....junkyard meets sculpture garden meets art park....it is fascinating and wonderful! An enormous piece of whimsy in the center of it all (I only wish it was possible to climb around on it!), an office in a bus, a huge grill, and the coolest of the lot (in my opinion) an artsy creature orchestra! If you are into the Roadside Americana kind of thing, enjoy having a story about the weird things you have seen, or enjoy outsider art you are going to LOVE this place. read more

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What can you say about this place that does it justice? Over-the-top? Super creative? Funky? Kitschy? A must stop no matter how you describe it. A real piece of Americana. I love places like this which are so fun given they are so authentic. This free (donations welcomed) attraction just south of Baraboo is worth 30 minutes of your time. Wander around the sculptures and marvel at the creative use of everyday items and discarded junk. It is a bit hard to spot off of Hwy 12 - just look for Delaney's on the west side of 12 and the "art park" entrance is a bit south. You should also stop in Delaney's because it is also worth a visit because you will never see a more random collection of surplus and over-stock items for sale. What a great combo tourist stop these two places are for those who like off-beat attractions. read more

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Love this place through and through. My grandma first took me here as a kid and went every year and loved learning stuff from dr evermore when visiting. read more

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We took our son a couple months back, and he loved seeing all of the cool sculptures. The family who owns this park take really great care of it. read more

Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park - This place is magical! - Art Galleries Near Me - Sumpter, Wisconsin

This is an amazing place to visit, particularly if you are into outsider art, weird art, scrap metal sculpture, mad scientists, metaphysics, or steampunk! I am halfway through an 8-day stay in the Madison, WI area. A local friend whom I was visiting during the early days of my stay told me about Dr. Evermore (aka Tom Every, who is now in his early 80s) and the Dr. Evermore Sculpture park, and she proposed to take me there within a day or two if I was interested. Well, I have long been a fan of mad scientists, steampunk, whimsy, mythology, outsider art, eccentric tinkerers, and scrap metal sculpture, and I am someone who greatly appreciates fantasy and whimsy, and so, after having researched Dr. Evermore and his scrap metal sculpture artwork on the web for a day or two, and after having purchased and read the Kindle edition of the book (it is titled: A mythic Obsession: The World of Dr. Evermore) by Tom Kupsh on Dr. Evermore (Tom Every) and his work, I agreed to visit the Dr. Evermore art park and sculpture garden with my friend Brenda. We made the drive up to the Sauk City/Sumpter, WI area on September 26th, and all that I can say is that the sprawling outdoor sculpture garden (it covers over 15 acres) was well worth the visit! I loved the Forevertron and all of the other pieces of scrap metal sculpture work, as did my friend Brenda. In fact, we were overjoyed! Best of all, at a point almost halfway during our visit to the park, just after I had started to wonder if there were any staffers or volunteers present who might be selling souvenirs, small sculpture pieces, and print copies of the book that I had mentioned above, I rounded a bend in the path and discovered -- sitting in a chair at a card table displaying all of the items that I had hoped to see, including Dr. Evermore's Intergalactic Time Traveler commemorative coin -- Tom Every's wife Eleanor. After I had left a donation of$80 with her on behalf of myself and my friend Brenda, Eleanor and I had a great 25 minute chat about Dr. Evermore (Tom), about his work, and about her life (she is herself an artist and sculptor). BTW, on a few of the 3rd-party websites that describe the sculpture park, you may see a mention regarding donations along the lines of: "Don't forget to leave a donation in the metal donation box mounted near the entrance to the park on the left side of the nearby Delaney's Surplus, or the donation box inside the park." Well, the reality is that Eleanor and the other volunteers who maintain the park have been forced to long ago remove all of the donation boxes due to repeated thefts and acts of vandalism. So, if you wish to leave a donation, as I did, you will need to find Eleanor or one of the other volunteers sitting at the table displaying items for sale, and give the donation directly to that staffer. Another BTW, again regarding donations: During my two hours at the park with Brenda, I noticed that none of the other visitors to the park (that is, aside from myself and my friend) left any kind of donation. To me, this "non-donation" behavior reeks of a kind of attitude and outlook on life that is incredibly lacking in gratitude and kindness, and that reeks of an attitude of self-entitlement. In fact, during my visit to the park, I not only left a donation on behalf of my friend Brenda and myself, but I purchased a print copy of the book that I mentioned above as a gift for Brenda in another small effort to help to support the park. read more

I found this place on Yelp and put it on my to-do list a few yrs ago. Year after year it went unchecked. We make a few trips to Devil's Lake each year to hike and climb but the hours at Forevertron never synced up with our schedule until yesterday. I'm glad we were able to fit it in. From the get-go we were greeted by the owner and welcomed in. Once inside the property we had it all to ourselves, which when you see the place, is kinda cool in itself. I'm a big fan of sculpture and my son loved the subject choices, which seemed to be mostly animals and insects. Then there are the vehicles, which are also unique. All of the sculptures here are hand made on-site and completely original. They're also very well thought out as well as impressively made. Some of the sculptures here likely took many years to collect the parts and twice as long to build. At the backside of the property they have a guest book that you can sign, which we did. There's also an obscure area to leave donations. If you come here be sure to do so, as the owners were kind enough to share their artistic abilities free of charge. Very cool place, I highly recommend you add this to your to-do list! Cheers. read more

You really need to make a point to stop at Dr. Evermor's Art Park if you have any sort of appreciation for roadside attractions or steampunk. The sculptures really spark the imagination of even a not-so-creative type person like me. I've been twice and both times I have really enjoyed looking at the array of birds, bugs and other contraptions born out of a great imagination and scrap metal. There are many places within the sculptures that almost beckon you in to sit and become a part of the magic. Dogs are not allowed on the grounds and there is a donation area near the great looking vintage Tommy Bartlett bus. They are closed a couple of days a week, Tuesday and Wednesday, I'm pretty sure, and I believe that the Everys have to leave the property behind the salvage yard soon and there is hope that someone will buy the sculptures and move them to a new location, so if you have been putting off going there, go now before it's too late. read more

The Forevertron and surrounding sculptures were weird, artsy, and unique. The owner artists were very nice people who were happy to speak with us. Wonderful! read more

Creatures out of the City Museum invade Wisconsin. Forevertron is the center piece, but really enjoyed all of the creature creations that line around the outside. My favorite is the flying bug with stinger that's larger than a helicopter. Many of the creations remind me a lot of the newer Transformers movies. He has created a lot of peacock type animals and saw a few of them lining the entrance of House on the Rock. There is no signage to the entrance so it is very easy to miss. Certainly worth checking out if you're within 30 miles. A great pit stop for a picnic. Just like House on the Rock, you just need to go here to experience it. read more

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Where do old musical instruments go when they've outlived their usefulness as an instrument? When you were a kid, did you go to the circus and see 24 clowns get out of a Crosley? Where is it now? What ever happened to the peak off that building torn down? Where is Willie Wonka's elevator now that he's out of the chocolate business? It's all here. Once you get past the giant moth you end up in awe of the Forevertron, the largest scrap sculpture in the world. Once mesmerized by the Forevertron, one could spend hours studying the massive sculpture. What is all that stuff and where did it all come from? Most of it came from the fertile imagination of Tom Every, who before he became Dr. Evermor, was a successful scrap dealer who specialized in industrial scrapping. It seemed to him that crushing items of wonderful design just wasn't right and he began collecting such items for a future use of some kind. The Forevertron is the outgrowth of that collection. It is comprised of parts from power plants, breweries, steel mills, factories, there's even a full body fluoroscope in there someplace. An intergalactic egg, surrounded by giant thrusters, is ready to launch Dr. Evermor into the cosmos someday. Off to the side are indescribable items of miscellaneous background. There's a International truck chassis back there with moss growing on the radiator and what looks like a compressor made out of an old truck with power supplied by a 1928 Ford engine and transmission. Or maybe it's the starter? Your guess is as good as mine! You'll also spot a Seagrave fire truck and a Buick that was last licensed in the 1950s. Look for the old elevator car and a tardis or two. Keep your eyes open of you're liable to step on an iron creature. Behind the Forevertron, you'll find a giant orchestra of fanciful birds. The creatures are comprised of old musical instruments with gas nozzles for beaks. A giant conductor is posed to start the music that just never seems to start. You'll see a flute, a baritone sax and lots of brass instruments, trumpets, cornets, baritones, French horns and Sousaphones. If you've ever been to the House of the Rock, then you've already seen some of Dr. Evermor's work. Here is the place to experience a world of imagination. read more

For my friend's birthday, I suggested a roadside attraction day trip. Forevertron was our second stop of the day. I have been wanting to go here for a long time since before I moved out of WI and all I can say now is..go there. GO NOW. Bring bug spray and tennis shoes and get ready to spend hours walking around and exploring the weirdness that is Dr. Evermore's Forevertron. There is a small sign that you can almost miss, to pull off, pass through simple gate, and you can park your car on the side of the gravel road in the trees. There is so much to see here, in such a small space. The biggest thing is obviously the main sculpture, the Forevertron. it is huge and looks like if you were to flip a switch, it would start to move and tick, like a strange clockwork space machine. The surrounding area is full of sculptures made out of different instruments, scraps of metal, gears, and who knows what. I don't know why this place exists or any of the facts or history around it, but HOLY GEEZ. This place is fantastic and fantastical! read more

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Acres of incredible scrap metal folk art from one of the most humble men I've ever met. Tom Every (aka Dr Evermor) has incredible stories to go with all of his art - Evermor was a contemporary of Tom Edison and Tesla, and created time-traveling machines for Queen Victoria and her family. At the same time, Tom Every turned his years of experience running a scrap metal salvage business into a shrine for saving the art that would be otherwise lost when we tear down old buildings and other edifices to erect new ones, turning them into new pieces for us to appreciate and remember our history, as well as learn from it. I'd recommend this place for people of all ages, including those with kids (so long as you keep an eye on them - there *are* a lot of rusty edges around!) Most of the pieces are tactile, and welcome to be touched, though are not available to be climbed on. There are even some smaller pieces for sale, if you'd like to take one home with you. As word has gotten out about the park, it's been featured in a number of documentary-styled shows, including ones on the Discovery Channel, Ripley's Believe It or Not, as well as American Pickers. But like the House on the Rock in Spring Green (which he also had a hand in creating,) you really can't understand the awe-inspiring insanity that is Doc's art park unless you experience it for yourself. If you're ever visiting the Dells or Madison, it's just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Do yourself a favor and stop by to check it out and say hello. Evermor, forevermore; Power On! read more

If you're anywhere near Madison, WI, and feeling bored, I highly recommend taking the perfect day drive to Baraboo. Why? Because Baraboo is a cute name! And, you can see some really cool scrap metal sculptures FOR FREE. Whether it's raining, hot, cold, or sunny, you can't pass up this piece of Americana culture. One thing to note...their hours are very touch-and-go, so I highly recommend calling Lady Eleanor first and seeing if they're around. Even then, be prepared to wait as she does not plan her day around tourists. Also, no bathrooms! I may or may not have hidden in a tall bunch of weeds behind some discarded scrap metal at some point...hey y'all, everything is art if you look at it in the right way. Unfortunately, Dr. Evermor was not there, as I don't believe he hangs out there anymore. But, read the newspaper clippings about him as a young boy. They're glued to one of his sculptures. He's been a junker his whole life...and also believes the Forevertron sculpture "could perpetuate himself through the heavens on a magnetic lightning force beam inside a glass ball inside a copper egg...." Piqued your interest, didn't I? Take some psychedelic drugs and go! read more

First off... full disclosure ... Dr. Evermor and Lady Eleanor have become friends of ours. Regardless, this park is one of America's treasures. We drove up to Baraboo Wisconsin to see the Doctor and his Lady over the weekend. We had met them five years ago when traveling with our friend and mentor Utah Phillips. This trip was to visit, mourn Utah's passing with Dr. Evermor and to revisit the magic within the park. One leaves the park blown away by the scope of one man's artistic vision and drive. The Forevertron, which is the crown jewel of the park is not only a mind boggling piece of sculpture, but it exists within the framework of the mythology created by Dr. Evermor. The Doctor has suffered several strokes and is now in a wheel chair, but he is still there creating his magic and holding court. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. The park is about a 3 -4 hour drive from Chicago and is full of magic for all ages. Combine a visit there with a hike at Devil's Lake State Park or a jaunt to the Dells. If you open you heart and imagination, this park will ignite your spirit. read more

First time here having lived in Madison for almost 30 years. We have always driven passed it to and from the Baraboo area and always wondered what it was about. It is definitely worth the stop to marvel at the amount and scope of these metal sculptures. Wondering how all of the parts, large and small, were gathered and then assembled is mind-boggling. My wife absolutely loved it and was speechless almost the entire time. She wants to go back and spend the entire day wandering about, sitting under some of the sculptures and simply enjoying them. While there, we were reminded that professional photography is not allowed. Thanks, Dr. Evermore, for opening up your collection, your special place, and creative mind to all of us! read more

Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park - A small portion of the famous Forevertron - Art Galleries Near Me - Sumpter, Wisconsin

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This outdoor sculpture garden is spectacular! It's a must see if you're in the Baraboo or Wisconsin Dell's area. We will be going back!

An amazing collection of a lifes' work of welded scrap sculpture. This feels like a mix of steam punk, Willy Wonka, and maybe a rusty Alice in Wonderland. It's a good hour of exploration. Check it out on Wikipedia or Roadside America, as those websites seem more informative (but aren't the official site) and bring bug spray. The generated map is a litte off. Park and enter through Delaney's Surplus. Free. Some sculptures might be for sale, but I think you'd have to contact the owners through the official site. read more

The largest scrap metal sculpture in the world! Amazing! And... it's free. read more

Super unique and crazy sculptures made from scrap metal! I couldn't even begin to pretend I'm this creative! I was in awe of the creativity and hard work put forth by the artist, who happened to be there when we were! Definitely hop off the highway to look at this park while nearby in Wisconsin! read more

Located just a few miles south of Baraboo across the highway from the old WWII Badger Ordnance and Munitions plant, is Delaney's Surplus, essentially an old defunct junk yard. And right behind that is a large open field dotted with hundreds of art sculptures of various shapes, sizes and colors; oddities fabricated by locally famed artist and recycler Dr. Tom Every out of old metal machine parts and industrial scrap metal used between 1850-1930. This old-timer was born in 1938 and his lifelong hobby of collecting scrap and old parts to recycle them as art sculptures was born of being a child growing up during WWII when recycling and saving everything was simply part of each family's culture, and from living near the Badger Plant where a great many of the bombs, ammunition and other explosives used in WWII were manufactured and tested. Although there is a re-use plan in place for the long-closed plant, Dr. Evermor's current dream is to convert the derelict facility into a vast art exhibit showcasing the plant's history and machines. For now, visitors will have to be satisfied with the current location next to Delaney's where you can see the amazing "Forevertron" - the world's largest metal sculpture - and many many other colorful and fascinating objects. Many of the little ones are for sale as yard sculptures. read more

Dr. Evermore's Sculpture Park - Art Galleries Near Me - Sumpter, Wisconsin

We found this place on a roadside attraction website and thought it would either be cool or awful in a delightful way. We went slightly out of our way on our way to the Dells and it was ABSOLUTELY worth it. This place was amazing. AMAZING! So freaking cool. I love to take pictures and this place was like a dream for me. It's a sculpture garden made from scrap metal and it was so cool. Kids would be amazed by what they see there. It's a bunch of metal and junk so you might need to keep the reigns on them a little but they will love it. Completely worth a short drive while you are in the Dells on vacation. I'd love to go back sometime. I could spend a day there taking pictures. Too cool! read more

it was described as junkyard sculptures, no big deal. it is not just junkyard sculptures, it's like a steampunk's wet dream. not only are there your run of the mill i could probably put this in my yard sculptures but ones as tall as a house. everywhere you looked there was something you hadn't noticed at first. it's amazing! read more

Do not pass up an opportunity to visit the Forevertron. This is an incredible work that keeps expanding. Read up on the creations before you go. Go in the afternoon to meet Dr. Evermore. Give yourself a few hours to explore. Bring a picnic (no alcohol allowed) if the weather permits. Original pieces are available for sale at very reasonable rates. Much of the work can be touched and would be very interesting for well-behaved children (the art is not a playground and cannot be climbed on). read more

Unlike anything I've ever seen, Dr. Evermor's Forevertron is one of my favorite examples of folk art. It's an eerie, life-sized diorama of a spaceship launching celebration made with scrap metal. That's right! It's pretty unusual stuff and incredibly creative. There are hundreds of characters on the grounds, each made from old car and machinery parts. Walking among the sculptures feels like submersion in a Twilight Zone episode, and the effect is amplified on a cold autumn afternoon. This is well worth the roadtrip from Madison. read more

This is hands down one of the coolest places I've ever been, and one of my favorite places in Wisconsin. The name alone is awesome. My visit there was truly a humbling experience seeing the amount of creativity, time, and effort put into the pieces of art. There's so much to see that it's easy to spend hours here and be in awe the entire time. This is also easily an attraction that can appeal to people of all ages. I've raved about this place to my friends, and while they all agree that it sounds cool, my words cannot do it enough justice. It's something you just need to see for yourself. I will be going back again and again and again, until Lady Eleanor tells me I've worn out my welcome. As other reviewers have mentioned, the hours can be touch and go, so definitely call ahead first to make sure the park is open. read more