The 76-year-old, who lives a 10-minute drive from Crosby beach, said the “inspiring” artworks got him “thinking about life in general”.
He added the installation, which covers a distance of nearly two miles (3km), attracts tourists from all over the world.
“I have met people who have travelled from Canada and Australia to see the Iron Men,” he said.
Sefton cabinet member and journalist, councillor Peter Harvey, who has helped with the exhibition, said: “After 20 years, the resilience, humour and solidarity of the Iron Men have proven their credentials as honorary Scousers.
“People’s reactions to ‘meeting’ the iron men can be different – some playful, others more reflective.
“Many visitors have described how they relate to the figures’ relentless struggle in a volatile, harsh world.”
He added: “Personally, I love how a generation of younger admirers – including my four children – have grown up alongside the iron men, embracing them into our community.”
The free exhibition – entitled Men for All Seasons at The Atkinson – runs until 21 February.