Circle Museum — Attraction in Town of Austerlitz

I came across the Circle Garden on Atlas Obscura and, as someone who enjoys quirky, offbeat, and unusual places, I was curious to check it out. It definitely fits the “quirky” description—but for me, it leaned a little too far into junkyard chic.

I’ll admit, I’m not an art expert—I just know what I like. Most of the pieces here seemed to be random scraps of metal welded together without much direction, at least from my perspective. The one piece that really caught my eye was what looked like a fallen eagle sculpture, partly dismantled and lying on its side. I would have loved to see it restored, as it hinted at something striking.

That said, art is subjective. While this place didn’t resonate with me, I can see how others might find beauty or meaning in it. The old saying applies here: one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. For me, it leaned more toward “junk”—but for someone else, it might...

Found this place looking for cool obscure places to visit. Took a ride over the border to NY. Was pleasantly surprised with this lot of sculptures. It's all reused scrap metal, welded together into cool designs. The lot is pretty big with tons of sculptures and we even found a path in the back right that opens up into another plot of land full. If you happen to go on a day the artists are their, they'll show you the smaller sculptures inside as well. It's freeish but they ask for a donation to help fund more work being done. There's a donation box on each end of the lot at each entrance. $10 isn't a lot to ask, to help an artist continue...

Sculptures very impressive, cobbling together stainless steel, scrap iron, spring, rebars and industrial odd-and-ends. Purposeful use of space, allowing visitors to pass between exhibits and spatially categorizing the œuvres on display. The interior gallery was not visited, as it felt uninviting, with no people to be seen, but television news blaring from somewhere. The Museum’s website asks visitors to request visits by e-mail, but one such request was e-mailed nearly one month ago, and has gone unanswered. Admittance by donation (drop boxes positioned at entrances), with $10 suggested (and...