About
At Ricardo Breceda's Art Gallery, visitors can walk among dinosaurs, aliens, cowboys, superman, and many more detailed metal sculptures created by the renowned artist. The sculptures dot the large open landscape with detail, beauty, and variety.
Breceda is best known for his 130 metal sculptures at Galeta Meadows in Borrego Springs in the Anza-Borrego Desert, including his most well known piece, a large serpent that spans across about the length of a football field and crosses a street. His first piece of art was a metal Tyrannosaurus Rex he made for his daughter, which she requested for Christmas after watching Jurassic Park III. Later, philanthropist Dennis Avery discovered Breceda's work and commissioned him to create the sculptures for Galeta Meadows depicting prehistoric life from the Anza-Borrego Desert.
Breceda, who grew up in Durango, Mexico, was formerly a cowboy boot salesman. He is friendly and fun to talk to, and his art is influenced by the rugged landscapes and cowboy culture of his youth.
All sculptures are for sale. Breceda also creates commissions if given a photo or drawing.
Know Before You Go
Look for a large dirt parking lot to the north side of Highway 79 about 1 1/2 miles west of Highway 371.
Visitors are welcome to walk all over the property. A $10 donation is requested and a small metal piece of art is given as a souvenir. The area is open, so there is little shade. There are several tables scattered around. Only walking is allowed around the dirt roads and property. There is a large parking lot so parking is not an issue in this relatively remote area. There is a long line of trees to provide shade for the parked vehicles.
The gallery is open 9-5 everyday, including holidays. Visitors can also schedule a tour. The dirt roads are not wheelchair accessible.
Published
June 5, 2025
