Viewing hours are from 7 a.m. to one hour before Bernheim closes (closing times vary by season).
For current hours, visit our Visitor Guide page.
Must Sees
Heart of the Forest
There's No Place like Heim
“Heim” is the German word for home, and Bernheim is pleased to welcome home the Tin Man. Nature is more than a place to visit — it’s a place to belong and find peace and tranquility.
As Dorothy Gale said in the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.” And there’s no place like Bernheim!
Heart of the Forest
Meet the Tin Man
Where to Find Him
Your gateway to adventure and the natural wonders of Bernheim, located just off Forest Hill Drive at the Jackson-Yoe Trailhead.
Standing 27 Feet Tall
Tin Man stands as an enchanting figure against the forest backdrop, a quiet giant with a powerful presence.
Accessible to All
ADA-accessible sidewalk means everyone can get up close to this towering forest guardian.
Plan Your Visit
Admission:
Free. Suggested admission per car for non-members is $15.
Hours:
Protecting the Forest
Officially named the Heart of the Forest, this sculpture invites visitors to discover nature and inspires protection of the forest and the planet. Rooted in a past as a woodcutter, the Tin Man now stands as a symbol of emotional renewal and ecological care.
Surrounded by forest, he reminds us that true transformation begins when we choose to protect the natural world.
About the Artist
Bill Secunda is an award-winning sculptor based in Pennsylvania, renowned for his monumental, lifelike metal creations. Using materials such as steel, copper, bronze, and carpenter’s nails, he crafts bold, expressive forms that command attention. Secunda has been a three-time Top Ten finalist at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has twice earned Best in Show honors at Disney’s prestigious Festival of the Masters. His work has been exhibited at major institutions including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the St. Louis Zoo, Disney’s Epcot, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not museums around the world.
