Overview

• Calder Gardens, a $58 million arts venue dedicated to sculptor Alexander Calder, will open to the public on September 21, 2025.
• Located on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the site includes a Herzog & de Meuron–designed building and a Piet Oudolf–landscaped sculpture garden.
• The Calder Foundation will curate a rotating selection of Calder’s works, emphasizing the artist’s legacy and diverse creations.
• Memberships, starting at $98 annually, include unlimited admission to both Calder Gardens and its partner institution, the Barnes Foundation.
• Juana Berrio, the newly appointed senior director of programs, is developing initiatives that integrate art, wellness, and environmental awareness.