forevertron

If you like your entertainment spoon-fed and conventional, don't come to the Forevertron. This is unlike anything you've seen before--an explosion of imagination on a huge scale. Even photos can scarcely do it justice. I drove out from Madison while there on a visit expecting to spend an hour. Three hours later I was still wandering among the carnival of junk sculpture creatures and contraptions, always finding new details to marvel at. I only left because it was getting dark and chilly. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back. In fact, it might be worth a special trip.There are no amenities or restrooms. I would advise that pre-schoolers need to be carefully watched; there are many sharp edges.

We brought our 6-year-old grandson here, and he was delighted. "My favorite place ... EVER." Asked why, he replied "Very creative." (Creative is his word of highest praise.)We thought so, too. Dr Evermor (sculptor Tom Every) parlayed his first career as an industrial scrap dealer into a fantastic second career as a sculptor. He worked at the right time: before plastic took over. Saw blades, scale faces, ceramic and glass insulators, harvester blades, broken instruments, car parts, collected in great numbers and re-purposed into rusting, lichen covered wildlife. The good Doctor's best trick was playing on the human preference for seeing faces when shown three appropriately spaced knobs. Doorknob eyes, sickle teeth and wing feathers. And movement: put weight above springs, and a touch sets off a life-like bobbling. Free, fantastic, stimulating, fun, and inspirational: miles ahead of the synthetic attractions around Baraboo.

One of the craziest, zaniest, creative sculpture gardens you'll ever have the good fortune of visiting. Absolutely incredible! And huge..... just when you thought you've seen it all, you find more that you hadn't noticed. A great testimony to genius creativity! Kids (of all ages) absolutely love the place! I challenge anyone to visit and not be enthralled! And, it's free to boot!

This is nothing like you have ever seen! Pieces of Art made from iron and other castaway things. We met Eleanor like the others said. She was spray painting some of the small pieces that look like little birds but still made from iron pieces. Then there is the whole orchestra of creatures with real instruments.... I won't ruin the surprise, but don't miss it if you are in the area. Just go behind Delaney's Surplus. And by the way Delaney's is a hoot as well.

Found this by accident but have been back several times. When friends come to visit we gather them in the car and drive over. You have to see it to understand the fascination about this place. It is amazing what this man has created and out of what. Loved it when it was featured on American Pickers.

What a neat place! Be sure to stop here and see it if you are in the Dells/Baraboo area. It's free to get in.It's located right next to Delaney's Surplus at S7703 US HWY 12 in Sumpter, WI 53591. Look for the sign for Dr. Evermor's Park. Here is a description from Roadtrippers.com: "Dr. Evermor's Park - The world’s largest scrap metal sculpture, this three-ton sculpture was built in the 1980’s out of two Thomas Edison dynamos from the 1880s, lightning rods, components from 1920′s power plants, scrap from Badger Army Ammunition Plant, and most impressively, the decontamination chamber from the Apollo 11 spacecraft (among other things). According to sculptor Tom Every, the fictional Dr. Evermore is a Victorian inventor who designed the Forevertron to launch himself, "into the heavens on a magnetic lightning force beam." There are numerous other sculptures on the grounds, including a ‘bird band’ of over 70 birds."When you drive in off the main road, go right, then left and be sure to follow the road all the way back. We felt weird driving back there and when we got to the back we asked them if it was ok to drive back there and park and they said of course. Just find somewhere to park and get out and walk around.Open: Thursday - Monday 11-5 (may vary), Sunday 12-5Lady Eleanor Every was there and is very nice. We chatted with her a bit and she gave us some history about the place and the unique pieces.We enjoyed our visit here.http://worldofdrevermor.com/

If you are traveling anywhere near Baraboo, Wisconsin, you would be missing one of the coolest off-the-grid places we have ever seen. Another traveler described it as a steampunk fantasy, and that is absolutely correct. It's also a monument to one man's vision. They say that Michelangelo knew what form was lurking in each block of marble before he even started. Well, Dr. Evermor sees scrap metal and salvage parts and makes them into the most amazing sculptures. Fiskars had a bad run of garden pruning blades that Dr. Evermore turned into "feathered" birds. So you say that you have a load of musical instruments that you need to unload? Great! Dr. Evermor will turn them in an orchestra!We have been there four times, and everyone who has been there with us loved it. Each time came home with whatever small sculpture he was selling at that time. It's free to get in, but you'll need to check the website for times, as they change. We've called Lady Eleanor to verify the hours before we made a long drive.You can find it on U.S. 12, about five miles south of Baraboo, behind Delaney's Surplus, across the highway from the Badger Army Ammunition Plant., North Freedom, WI Their website is athttp://worldofdrevermor.com

There is absolutely nothing on the planet quite like this - a giant steampunk fantasy machine made from a century's worth of industrial castoffs. It's big, beautiful, and inspiring. If you're lucky, you'll be Lady Eleanor - the sculptor's wife - who will tell you all about the backstory - how Dr Evermor built it to launch himself into the heavens on a lightning bolt. But the Forevertron isn't the only attraction - there are other, equally jaw-dropping and creative uses of scrap metal on a monumental scale: a giant "celestial listening ear," a band of birds made from brass band instruments; a gigantic scrap metal bbq cart ... it goes on and on. Bring your kids; bring yourself. It shouldn't be missed. 100% worth getting off the interstate!!!

The artwork here is out of this world, and you can walk around and look and look and look. We got here right before closing on a Friday night and came back again on Saturday morning. If you like rusty, awesome artwork, made out of antiques, junk, and just awesomeness, then come here. You won't be disappointed. Lady Eleanor was very nice and accommodating, even in the blazing July heat. It's a once in a lifetime experience!

Fun stop to get out and look. The sculptures are intricate and in their own way beautiful. They are not open everyday, even if closed there are a half dozen sculptures roadside to see.

Take hundreds of scrap parts from a variety of sources, pile them all together and most people get a junk pile. Dr. Evermor creates art. This park is made up of cast off iron and whimsical genius rolled into an afternoon of exploration. The only thing needed to truly experience this park is imagination. All the rest is free. We suggest that if you take your imagination you also take your time strolling through the sculptures and side trails. There is something around every corner. This is such a fascinating engaging spot of Americana that rushing through does a disservice to the genius that creates these structures. Oh, but if it's summer, take bug spray, too. We spent over an hour exploring and intend to go back to see even more.

Tom Every, a scrap metal dealer who collaborated briefly and uneasily with F L Wright at one point in his career, has filled his property with a wonderful amalgamation of sculptures made of scrap metal. They range from the futuristic (Foreverton) to the whimsical (a group of frogs playing instruments around a table). Sadly, Dr. Evermore wasn't on site when we visited, but we were witness to the arrival of two carloads of young adults in formal wear; it reminded me of a Rocky Horror performance, and definitely enhanced the experience!Not easy to find, even when you're looking; it's behind Delaney's Surplus store on the west side of route 12. And don't go into Baraboo and ask about Forevertron; all you get is blank looks.

Very cool, even in the snow. It's about 6 miles south of Baraboo on Highway 12, on the west side of the road. The Forevertron (apparently the largest such sculpture in the world) is not really visible if he's not open, however, and he's not open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tom Every aka Doctor Evermore has created a wonderful found object sculpture park that rates at the top of art environments. It is just south of Baraboo, Wisconsin on Hwy 12, and is a treat for the entire family. You can catch him there some weekdays if you are lucky, and he is a joy to talk to about his fantastical creations. This is an attraction that is totally worth the trek, and Wisconsin has many wonderful sights to add to your adventure if you decide to take a road trip. The Circus Museum in Baraboo is fantastic, and you are also not far from House On The Rock and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin.

This Sculpture Park (Sculpture Garden?) is a delightful afternoon excursion for anyone. Dr. Evermore does his sculptures in scrap metal. It's crazy but it works. If you take a look at some of my photos you'll see what I mean. I kept finding myself wandering from piece to piece wondering where the parts came from or recognizing parts from totally incongruous places. Dr. Evermore's work is appropriate for people of all ages and kids will especially like it. You should plan on spending a couple hours to see everything. The centerpiece is the Forevertron of course but there is so much other stuff to see. Check the full orchestra, look for the frog band, the chrome fish, giant wasp(?) and giant lady bug.The sculptures are outdoors so take the weather into consideration. The Evermore's are not always there depending on weather conditions and their other obligations. The park is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays but read on. If the main entrance is closed, go to Delaney's Surplus and ask if you can cut through their building - normally not a problem. If they say OK, you can go out the back, walk through some piles of surplus metal outside and you're there. (As near as I can tell this is not a "Park" in the usual sense of the word in that it is not supported by any community or organization. Be forewarned that there are no facilities in the Sculpture Park. If you ask you can use the bathrooms in Delaney's or you can drive north about a quarter mile (toward Baraboo) to the gas station. You'll also find the usual run of snacks in the gas station which could tide you over. (You'd probably be more comfortable going to the gas station.)There are no paved paths in the park but the gravel paths are not bad and the ground is easy enough as well so I would say that the place is wheelchair accessible. You will be dodging puddles and mud after a rain and come back in winter for a whole new take on the sculptures.I'll let my photos speak for his work so let me concentrate on getting you there and other details. Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park is hidden in plain sight so some people might miss it. If you have a GPS, here are the coordinates I took off of Google Earth. This will place you on Hwy 12 between Baraboo and Sauk Prairie (aka Sauk City or Prairie du Sac)43 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds N and 89 degrees 46 minutes 08 seconds This gets you to the road leading over to the driveway. You'll see sculptures along Hwy 12 and the driveway will be obvious.Coming from the Dells and Baraboo you'll be driving south. The first thing you'll spot on the right is the sign for Delaney's Surplus. You'll then spot the sculputres along the road and then the turnoff will be right there.Coming from Sauk Prairie stay in the left lane and when you hit a straight stretch of road heading strait for a range of hills, watch for the sculptures on your left. If you don't catch it you can go up to Delaney's and make a U-turn.