If you’re looking for a kid-friendly, unique attraction to bring the whole family, we’ve found just the spot. Tucked away in Terrebonne Parish in the tiny town of Chauvin lies an incredible hidden gem that’s just waiting to be explored. The Chauvin Sculpture Garden might just be the most unique sculpture garden in Louisiana, and it’s worth the road trip. Let’s take a look at how this amazing sculpture garden came to be.
Located on the banks of Bayou Petit Caillou in southeastern Louisiana, the Chauvin Sculpture Garden is an inspiring work of art that needs to be seen to be believed.
The sculptures are the work of Kenny Hill, who lived on the property from 1988 until 2000.
Hill pitched a tent as his home and over time, slowly began transforming his space into a profound sculpture garden.
There are more than 100 concrete sculptures that pepper the property.
Primarily religious in theme, each one is a vibrant display of Biblical references and good vs. evil.
You can certainly see the artist himself in his work.
Hill places himself in many of the scenes. You can see him riding a horse, carrying a cross, and in several other places throughout the garden.
One of the most impressive pieces is a 45-foot-tall lighthouse. The lighthouse is comprised of 7,000 bricks with countless figures clinging to the sides.
Hill was evicted by the parish in 2000 for not keeping the grass and weeds under control on his property. However, after he left, Nicholls State University in Thibodaux took over the garden.
The garden was officially opened to the public in 2002 and is maintained by the university.
Chauvin Sculpture Garden is open every day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is free to enter.
Address: 5337 Bayouside Drive, Chauvin, LA, 70344
For more incredible art displays, be sure to check out the Sculpture Garden in City Park over in New Orleans. Have you ever been to the Chauvin Sculpture Garden? Let us know in the comments below!
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