Austerlitz, New York: Circle Museum: Bijan's Junk Art
Hundreds of scrap metal sculptures by artist BIjan Mahmoodi are spread around a yard along the road. The studio building displays a collection of Bijan's oil paintings.
- Address:
- 10985 State Rte 22, Austerlitz, NY
- Directions:
- Hwy 22, north of Hwy 71 intersection, on the southbound side.
- Hours:
- Daily; gate may be locked. Or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 518-392-7156
Results 1 to 4 of 4...
Visitor Tips and News About Circle Museum: Bijan's Junk Art
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
Having just spent a couple of hours walking and talking with Bijan, this art environment is a must see! There are now hundreds of sculptures spread over two connected fields, going up the side of a mountain. We sat in his outdoor living room, made of bathtub chairs, surrounding a bathtub table. Really comfortable (considering I have back problems).
Bijan has been here three-plus decades. I really admire these art environment artists, their DNA, their passion is really amazing!
[howard f., 10/25/2015]
Bijan Mahmoodi, sculptor of welded steel and paintings, is a trip for the "out of the box" artist adventurers. A dedicated man, who solely lives as an artist, provides a potential collector with landscape art forms that will last for years to come.
[Bria, 08/30/2011]
At the Circle Museum, there must be over 100 large-scale works of sculpture. BIjan Mahmoodi is the owner of the museum and the artist. Inside the studio is a collection of Bijan's oil paintings.
[eastcoastdrifter, 04/15/2011]
Using metal, old car parts, and shaped rocks, the artist Bijan (who lives on the property) created beautiful artwork and statues.
There is a front yard and a back yard with dozens of these large structures that catch your eye instantly when you drive by on route 22 NY in Austerlitz NY.
[Otto Torrisi, 08/02/2010]Nearby Offbeat Places



Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.