Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Pyramid Hill is a 300+ acre sculpture park with 60+ monumental outdoor sculptures displayed in a landscape of rolling hills, meadows, lakes, & hiking trails. The park also features an Ancient Sculpture Museum that displays Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Syrian and Egyptian sculptures dating to 1550 B.C. The Museum Gallery hosts exhibitions by local, regional and national artists. Pyramid Hill is also the only museum you can experience in an Art Cart! Attracting more than 30,000 visitors annually, we serve as the largest cultural tourist attraction in Butler County. The park is open 365 days a year & provides summer programs for children & two week-long summer camps, as well as numerous special events throughout the year. Pyramid Hill is known for our popular Holiday Lights on the Hill annual drive-through light display. The stunning landscape & unique architecture offer ideal backdrops for weddings, corporate retreats, meetings, family reunion, & celebration of life ceremonies.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • erica
    Spencer, West Virginia24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So many sculptures!
    We visited after seeing some of the sculptures downtown near the art museum. We enjoyed seeing all the sculptures. The sculptures are spread out so west comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk. All in all we walked about 3miles. You can cut out some of the walking by driving between the sections or by renting a golf cart.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 11, 2023
  • Tracy D
    30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique Place to visit
    If you’re looking for some exercise and some cool photo ops, this is a great place! We did download the app to listen to the explanation behind the works of art, and enjoyed hearing from the artists themselves. Our favorites were “The Family” and Romeo and Juliet. It was too cold to rent the golf carts, but because there were very few people there, we were able to drive around and jump out at the exhibits. I’d actually recommend going off season for that reason. We enjoyed our adventure!
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 6, 2023
  • jenandallthethings
    114 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pyramid Hill Lights review of Holiday light display
    If you've been to other drive through light exhibits, this one is similar but still worth a trip through. The $25 price tag is steep tho, but it's for a good cause. Be prepared to wait in line to get into the park. I got there around the time the light display was starting and waited in a line of cars for 30 minutes (this was also on the "free night" for Hamilton city residents). I don't recall a way to go to the bathroom during the wait or drive through, so plan accordingly. You wont be able to turn left into the park, entrance is right turn only, so depending on what direction you are traveling you may have to U-turn (i did and it was a pain). There were some people mover size busses bringing larger groups, signage says they aren't allowed, and seeing how one of them took out a low lighted arch, I can see why. Yet, they were not turned away. It's a bit of a drive from Cincinnati and there are lots of other holiday activities closer, but again it's a good cause and light displays are always fun.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written January 1, 2024
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Autumn Lake
Cincinnati, OH57 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Family
We visited the park thinking it would be on par with similar attractions around Cincinnati. But we walked away in disbelief about how expensive it was ($25), and how short it was (27 minutes). The lights were haphazardly thrown into bushes and trees with no thought of a coherent theme, or discernable plan. Inexplicably, certain features and buildings that shine during the day, were left untouched, including the pyramid building, which would have taken a searchlight to find in the pitch black. Some sculptures were lit up, while others sat sullen in the darkness.

And let's talk about the projections of children's faces...I couldn't have been more unnerved or creeped out. The only thing that will haunt me longer than the fact this idea was given the green light, are the ghastly images displayed amongst the barren tree branches. Please take these disturbing images down.

Overall, this was a colossal waste of money, and a poor attempt at a holiday light show. The show needs to either be longer, or less expensive. In full disclosure, I really enjoy the park during the day for regular visits, but this was extremely disappointing, and I will not be returning.

Written December 12, 2020
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Natalie T
Cincinnati, OH10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
We came on a Monday and the park was empty which was perfect. Amazing sculptures and cool museums. We chose to rent a golf cart which is a little pricy but it ensures you see everything as cars are not allowed on some paths. I recommend bringing a lunch and staying all day as there’s so much to see. Definitely glad we found this beautiful place and we will be back.
Written September 14, 2020
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Jenny G
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
As of 3/30/21, the Ancient Museum is open 7 days a week. What a wonderful, peaceful, interesting adventure! The sculptures are varied, nature a plenty and a serene environment. Pack a lunch and enjoy the surroundings. Be sure to read about the mastermind, Harry Wilks, prior to going and donate generously!
Written March 30, 2021
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Jordon N
Erie, PA3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
This place is VERY dog friendly! They were not only permitted, but welcomed (there were 3 cats hanging around, though, so if your dog hates cats, be forewarned). The staff put out a big bowl of clean water for them, they were allowed to ride on the rented golf carts, and it was great to be able to have them along to enjoy the day with us. The park is quite large, full of paved cart trails to all the outdoor sculptures. Some of the trails are alarmingly steep, but we had no trouble navigating them. Our only complaint is that the park hours begin much earlier in the day than the indoor museum area (9 a.m. vs. Noon for the indoor area), so we were unable to stick around to do the indoor stuff. My 17 y.o. son was disappointed that he was not permitted to drive the cart, as we were informed that you must be 21 to drive them. Otherwise, a great trip!
Written June 10, 2021
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Brian G
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Family
After spending $50 for two carloads we were shocked that the display had almost zero Christmas. There are tons of lights zigzag through the trees, however the lights are Christmas colored as well as orange and others. The sculptures are included but you really can't see them and the screens with projected images of children were creepy to say the least. We were expecting so much more but will visit other light displays again before we ever visit pyramid hill again.
Written November 27, 2020
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI934 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
During these COVID times, we look for outdoor activities while we are traveling. With our love of art, this was the perfect place to spend the afternoon. With over 100 sculptures, plus the temporary installations, there is plenty to see and enjoy. We were not familiar with most of the sculptors, but were happy to see pieces by AlexIt ander Liberman, George Sugarman, Chakaia Booker, and Jon Isherwood, among others set within the woods and rolling hills and gardens. We enjoyed Bret Price's Leverage exhibition with its monumental steel works! We walked around Pyramid House, and then visited the Ancient Sculpture Museum which was extraordinary with its displays of ancient sculptures and mosaics. The trails are walkable, but there are several steep hills to navigate. Cars are allowed on the roads; art carts are available to rent. Air couches and hammocks can be rented too. Make sure to stop at the Patio Overlook where you can sit and enjoy the view! Worth it!! There are areas for kids to explore. Food and beverage can be purchased. Picnicking is encouraged. This was such an enjoyable experience! With the low admission price, it is totally worth spending an afternoon here.
Written September 16, 2021
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Debbie D
Vandalia, Ohio279 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The fee to get in is $10 per person. They have three major things to see. The Pyramid House is one of the places which we were told about as we entered. This “house” is only open for 45 minutes a day which was before we arrived. It would be better for them to be closed Monday and Tuesday. Then they could have all of the items they advertise open to everyone who visits.

The sculptures are pretty but we were surprised to see that several of them are not being kept in good repair.

There is not any information regarding the sculptures available next to the sculptures. There is an app you can use for additional information about some of the artists but nothing giving info about the specific piece you are looking at.

We have been to several sculpture parks that rate 5 stars. This one is a 3
Written October 25, 2023
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erica
Spencer, WV24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
We visited after seeing some of the sculptures downtown near the art museum. We enjoyed seeing all the sculptures. The sculptures are spread out so west comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk. All in all we walked about 3miles. You can cut out some of the walking by driving between the sections or by renting a golf cart.
Written September 11, 2023
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Tracy D
30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
If you’re looking for some exercise and some cool photo ops, this is a great place! We did download the app to listen to the explanation behind the works of art, and enjoyed hearing from the artists themselves. Our favorites were “The Family” and Romeo and Juliet. It was too cold to rent the golf carts, but because there were very few people there, we were able to drive around and jump out at the exhibits. I’d actually recommend going off season for that reason. We enjoyed our adventure!
Written December 6, 2023
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Cary G
Oxford, OH1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
Fatamagastic...Don't miss this one!

This may be the top winter lights attraction in tri- sate area.

Dramatic lighting everwhere along hillly terrain.

Beautful winter garden pond in midst of a forrest of brilliant lighting!
Written January 9, 2021
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