Located in Sunset Hills, Laumeier Sculpture Park is a long-standing St. Louis landmark that draws visitors from all over the region. Originally one of the country's first and largest sculpture parks, it was founded in 1976 when Matilda Laumeier donated 72 acres of land to St. Louis County in memory of her husband, Henry Laumeier. To aid in the creation of the park, artist Ernest Trova gifted 40 pieces of art to the county. In 1976, the donated pieces were estimated to be worth approximately $1 million (over $5 million in 2024). 

Today, Laumeier Sculpture Park is internationally recognized and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The 105-acre park hosts over 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures, in addition to rotating exhibitions. The current featured exhibit (February 10 – May 12, 2024) is from New York artist Hugh Hayden, titled American Vernacular. The exhibit thoughtfully tells the story of the artist growing up gay and Black in the American South. Hayden’s work merges organic materials with built space—drawing on folk and fine art vocabularies to capture various aspects of the artist’s biography and lived experiences. The park is free for visitors, and guests are welcome to stroll along the walking path and appreciate the art daily from 7 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset.