Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park — Attraction in Town of Sumpter

Honestly, I can’t even begin to explain how amazing this place is. It’s more than “worth a stop” in my opinion, it’s truly a bucket-list worthy destination all on its own. This sculpture park is easily one of my absolute favorite places that I’ve discovered during many travels across the states (and I’m always on the hunt for the odd, the unusual, or the artsy hidden gems). This was my second time visiting and it was just as magical as when I first happened upon it. All the creative brilliance behind this masterpiece will most certainly cause your jaw to drop, but so will simply imagining all of the dedication and hard work it took to create such an extraordinary collection of monumental and grandiose art. I can’t recommend enough for everyone who has the chance to go and witnesses it for themselves. No pictures do it any justice, it’s an unforgettable experience to see it all in person.

Speaking of pictures, the first few pictures I am posting are of our group in front of the Forevertron all holding our little sculptures that we adopted. That’s right, you can actually purchase little sculptures made by Dr. Evermor’s family, and take a piece of the magic home with you! I have 6 little critters myself that live on my back patio, two from my first visit and four from my second. It’s so cool to have a little piece of the park back home; I cherish them all. Of course I urge anyone who can support this park and the family running it to please do so, whether that’s through purchasing some souvenirs or through donating at their donation box. This inspiring place deserves all the support we can give it, particularly when they don’t even charge admission! How generous to simply just want to share this work with the world when they absolutely could charge admission - I’ve paid to see far far less, and I would certainly pay to see this. So bring cash, donate what you can to these fine folks, and help keep this park alive for years to come! I can’t imagine the work/time it takes to keep this place open to the public and they deserve all the support we can give back as a thanks.

(Finally, a more personal note of gratitude) I’d like to mention that the family of Dr. Evermor who run the park are unbelievably wonderful people. Long story short, I brought my Dad out to Wisconsin from Colorado to see the Forevertron, but during the trip we ran into some unforeseen issues with being able to see it around Memorial Day (my bad for assuming the park would be open). I was devastated because I wanted my dad to be able to see it so badly, we’d been looking forward to it for months. He had been wanting to see the park for himself ever since I showed him pictures from the first time I visited and I didn’t believe there would ever be another chance for him to get to see it again if we weren’t able to on our trip this past May. Upon contacting the park through google, Dr. Evermor’s family went way out of their way and did everything possible to make sure we had the opportunity to see the park on our trip. I was nearly brought to tears by such incredible generosity, and so relieved that my dad would actually be able to see the park after all. Endless thanks to Tya and Lady Eleanor for your kindness, it was truly touching. If you are lucky enough to meet either of these lovely ladies during your visit to the park make sure to chat with them, I learned so much about the park that made the experience even better. It seems that every piece in the park has a story, many of which relate to the main Forevertron sculpture. The stories behind it all are not only fascinating and so creative, but also bring such joy with so many positive messages along the way. Thank you to Dr. Evermor’s family who continue to share this marvelous creation with the world, it’s truly a privilege to be able to experience. May the legendary work of Dr. Evermor live on...

Dr. Evermor’s Sculpture Park is a surreal, otherworldly experience tucked away in Sauk County, Wisconsin. The park’s creator, Tom Every, better known by his imaginative alter ego, Dr. Evermor, was a visionary scrap metal artist with a gift for turning industrial remnants into fantastical sculptures.

The centerpiece, the Forevertron, was built between 1983 and 1986 with the help of his son Thayer and a small, dedicated team. Standing over 50 feet tall and weighing hundreds of tons, it’s believed to be the largest scrap metal sculpture in the world…and it looks like something out of a sci-fi novel!

Tom’s legacy lives on thanks in large part to his wife, Eleanor Every, who still lovingly oversees the park and often shares stories about his life and work with visitors. Her passion and dedication make the experience feel even more personal and meaningful.

The park is free to enter (though donations are encouraged), and it’s perfect for families, artists, photographers, and anyone who appreciates creativity and the magic of imagination. Every corner holds a surprise. Giant insects, musical birds, and whimsical machines…all crafted from salvaged parts.

A true Wisconsin treasure, and an...

Stopped here during a father son road trip in 2022. Don't know if it was just too hot that day but nobody was here. Had the place to ourselves and we just explored. Dropped a fiver in the donation as the sign requested and off we went. It was very hot that day but we enjoyed it. Lots of really cool, unusual and interesting pieces made from, well...junk! However, this junk was turned into masterpieces of art and a lot of them were huge! We took our time exploring the place and taking lots of pictures and shooting some tiktoks! It was kind of a bummer that no one was there. I was hoping to speak with a caretaker or owner of the place. My son and I still had a nice time here. When we were just about to leave, other people showed up. On the way out, I dropped another fiver in the box. It was worth it. All in all, we spent about 30 minutes looking around. FYI, there are no bathrooms and no concessions. Come check...