Henry Moore, English, 1898–1986; cast by Bildgiesserei Hermann Noack, Berlin, Germany; Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, 1959; bronze; sculpture: 51 x 76 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Baer 115:1970a,b; © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
As the temperatures rise and spring is in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to visit the Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden at the Saint Louis Art Museum. A thoughtfully designed outdoor gallery located behind the Museum, the Garden features art in a series of “rooms” connected by winding paths lined with more than 400 trees and plantings. Its artful layout echoes the design of the Museum’s East Building—which opened in 2013—and creates a peaceful, reflective environment for visitors to enjoy.
The Garden was completed in 2015 as the culmination of the Museum’s expansion project, and it opened to the public that year in June. Sculptures installed in the Garden include a mix of modern classics and international works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Aristide Maillol, French, 1861–1944; cast by Georges Rudier, French, 1905–; The Mountain, 1937; lead; 65 3/4 x 72 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Sydney M. Shoenberg and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney M. Shoenberg Jr., by exchange 233:1980
The Mountain by Aristide Maillol
A sculpture depicting a seated female figure in a strong, simplified form; the work is typical of Maillol, as he concentrated on the female form during his long career.
Mathias Gasteiger, German, 1871–1934; Hercules and the Hydra, 1921–30; bronze; 95 1/2 x 77 x 56 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Funds given by an anonymous donor 1:1930
Hercules and the Hydra by Mathias Gasteiger
A bronze work showing the mythic Greek hero struggling with a multiheaded serpent; Gasteiger added golden hair as a nod to the style of classical Greek antiquity.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, French, 1841–1919; Richard Guino, Spanish (active France), 1890–1973; Venus Victorious, 1914–16; bronze; height: 72 3/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Bequest of Curt Valentin 186:1955; © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Venus Victorious by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A bronze sculpture with soft lines, reflecting the artist’s late sculptural work; Venus holds an apple in the sculpture, having been named the most beautiful of three goddesses.
Jacques Lipchitz, French (born Lithuania), 1891–1973; The Bather, 1923–25; bronze; 77 1/4 x 29 x 27 3/4 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Morton D. May 147:1957
The Bather by Jacques Lipchitz
An expressive and dynamic bronze figure; Lipchitz presents his Cubist style at its purest here, as he reduces the forms of the human body to their most elemental.
Henry Moore, English, 1898–1986; cast by Bildgiesserei Hermann Noack, Berlin, Germany; Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, 1959; bronze; sculpture: 51 x 76 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Baer 115:1970a,b; © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Henry Moore, English, 1898–1986; Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 2, 1959–60; bronze; sculpture: 49 1/2 x 101 1/2 x 42 3/4 in. (125.7 x 257.8 x 108.6 cm); Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Baer 68:1970a,b; © 2012 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY
Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 1 and Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 2 by Henry Moore
Modern, abstract bronze sculptures that explore form through separate shapes; Moore separated elements of the human body in his sculptures to underscore the relationship between the body and forms found in nature, such as rocks. These works can be found on the Kim and Bruce Olson Sculpture Terrace.
Masayuki Nagare, Japanese, 1923–2018; Confluence, 1964–65; black granite; 32 x 64 x 36 3/4 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Howard F. Baer in honor of his wife, Isabel Baer 16:1964
Confluence by Masayuki Nagare
A large black granite sculpture with smooth, monumental surfaces; the work was inspired by Nagare’s visit to St. Louis in 1964 and represents the city’s position at the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
Know Before You Go
The Garden is named for Grace Taylor Broughton, the granddaughter of Barbara B. Taylor and Andrew C. Taylor, who made the project possible. The overall design was created by French landscape architect Michel Desvigne, with sculptures and installations curated by Simon Kelly, SLAM’s curator of modern and contemporary art. The visually appealing landscape and art make the Garden a can’t-miss experience, whether you’re an art aficionado or simply enjoy taking in beautiful settings in nature.
The Garden is free to the public and open daily from 6 am to 10 pm, so you can visit even when the indoor Museum galleries are closed. Food and drink are permitted in outdoor spaces, making it a great place to relax, picnic, or simply sit and take in the art at your own pace.