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A bronze Albert Einstein sits on a park bench in front of the Sitzmark at 183 Gore Creek Drive, in the middle of Vail Village, with room left beside him for you. The sculpture, simply titled Einstein, belongs to the Town of Vail's Art in Public Places collection and is one of the most photographed pieces of public art in town.

It is free, outdoors and there at any hour, so it fits easily into a walk along Gore Creek Drive. It makes an easy photo stop for families, and the story of how it got there is worth knowing.

The sculptor

Einstein is by Gary Lee Price, a University of Utah-trained sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society, and is part of his Great Contributors series. Price said he wanted an approachable, come-have-a-chat-with-a-genius gesture, and his favorite Einstein line is the one many visitors know: imagination is more important than knowledge. The town's catalog dates the bronze to 2005.

How it came to Vail

The Sitzmark's owners, Bob and Helen Fritch, placed the sculpture outside their lodge, where it stood for years before the Sitzmark donated it to the Town of Vail's collection in 2014. The town's public art coordinator said then that the plan was to keep it exactly where it had always been.

More public art nearby

Vail's Art in Public Places program looks after more than 70 works across the villages, from sculptures and murals to playground pieces. In summer, the town runs guided Wednesday art walks from July through August, and an online map shows where each work stands.

Sources: Town of Vail Art in Public Places story map, Vail Daily, Discover Vail: Einstein Bench, Discover Vail: Art in Public Places. Checked September 23, 2026.

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172 Gore Creek Dr
Vail, 81657

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About Albert Einstein Statue

Quick answer: Albert Einstein Statue is a business at 172 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657. A bronze Einstein on a bench outside the Sitzmark on Gore Creek Drive: Gary Lee Price's sculpture in Vail's public art collection, free to visit.

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A bronze Albert Einstein sits on a park bench in front of the Sitzmark at 183 Gore Creek Drive, in the middle of Vail Village, with room left beside him for you. The sculpture, simply titled Einstein, belongs to the Town of Vail's Art in Public Places collection and is one of the most photographed pieces of public art in town.

It is free, outdoors and there at any hour, so it fits easily into a walk along Gore Creek Drive. It makes an easy photo stop for families, and the story of how it got there is worth knowing.

The sculptor

Einstein is by Gary Lee Price, a University of Utah-trained sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society, and is part of his Great Contributors series. Price said he wanted an approachable, come-have-a-chat-with-a-genius gesture, and his favorite Einstein line is the one many visitors know: imagination is more important than knowledge. The town's catalog dates the bronze to 2005.

How it came to Vail

The Sitzmark's owners, Bob and Helen Fritch, placed the sculpture outside their lodge, where it stood for years before the Sitzmark donated it to the Town of Vail's collection in 2014. The town's public art coordinator said then that the plan was to keep it exactly where it had always been.

More public art nearby

Vail's Art in Public Places program looks after more than 70 works across the villages, from sculptures and murals to playground pieces. In summer, the town runs guided Wednesday art walks from July through August, and an online map shows where each work stands.

Sources: Town of Vail Art in Public Places story map, Vail Daily, Discover Vail: Einstein Bench, Discover Vail: Art in Public Places. Checked September 23, 2026.

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  • Free
  • Outdoor
  • Public art
  • Family-friendly
  • Photo spot

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Albert Einstein statue?
In front of the Sitzmark in Vail Village, on Gore Creek Drive in the pedestrian center of the village. It is part of the Town of Vail's Art in Public Places collection, and the town's interactive public art map shows its exact spot.
Does it cost anything to visit?
No. It is outdoor public art owned by the Town of Vail, free to see and photograph at any time of day, with nothing to book.
Can you sit on the bench?
Yes. Einstein sits at one end of a bronze park bench, and the sculpture is designed as an invitation to sit beside him. Sculptor Gary Lee Price wanted it to feel like a "come have a chat with a genius" gesture.
Who made it?
Gary Lee Price, a sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. The work, titled Einstein, is part of his Great Contributors series of bench sculptures of historical figures.
When was it made?
The Town of Vail's Art in Public Places catalog dates the bronze to 2005.
Who owns it?
The Town of Vail. The Sitzmark's owners, Bob and Helen Fritch, originally placed it outside their lodge; the Sitzmark donated it to the town's Art in Public Places collection in 2014, and it has stayed in the same spot.
Are there tours of Vail public art?
Yes. The Town of Vail runs free guided Wednesday art walks in summer (in 2026, Wednesdays from June 24 through August 5, skipping July 29). Walks meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Vail Village Welcome Center, on the top level of the Vail Village parking structure, and last about an hour. The town also publishes an interactive map of the collection for a self-guided walk.
Where do I park to see the Einstein statue?
Park in the Vail Village parking structure; the statue is a short walk away in the pedestrian village, in front of the Sitzmark on Gore Creek Drive. The Vail Village Welcome Center is on the top level of the same structure, and the town's free in-town bus also serves the village.
Can I see the statue in winter?
Yes. It is outdoor public art on a public street, there year-round at any hour, in ski season as in summer. Expect snow on the bench in winter; it is still a popular photo stop.

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