38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden opens Sept. 13

, LLC The 38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 13 to December 6, 2026. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. It's free to visit, but donations are appreciated. The images in this article are from a previous Sculpture in the Garden. , LLC Admission to the Garden is free, but there's a suggested $5 donation to Sculpture in the Garden. Please check out our write-up on the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park here as well as 10 botanical gardens in the Triangle. The show typically features sculptures by around 66 artists. The sculptures are spread out across the display gardens, so it's a great chance to explore the gardens and enjoy the fall weather. , LLC The show is geared to all ages, and includes sculptures from tiny to massive, both abstract and figurative, in many media. Most of the sculptures in the show are for sale, but all remain on site until the end of the show. , LLC , LLC , LLC

Last updated September 13, 2026