Adult Programs

Participate in a lively range of programming for adults, including lectures, workshops, drawing classes, curator talks, and Art Night Out. Watch this website, or sign up for our eNewsletter to be informed as new dates are added.

Art Museum Day

Take part in this international observance of the important role museum’s play in our world. Visit Crystal Bridges today to join in a 12-hour celebration of art and museums! The Museum will be open extended hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with indoor and outdoor activities taking place throughout the day and evening.

More information about Art Museum Day.

Summer Solstice

Celebrate the Summer Solstice all day from sunrise to sunset

More about Summer Solstice

Lectures

Catch a thought-provoking presenter at our Great Hall Lectures Series. These lectures take place throughout the year at Crystal Bridges, and there is no admission fee.

Adult Workshops and Classes

Expand your art-making repertoire with a Sunday Workshop! Every other month, Crystal Bridges offers half-day hands-on workshops connecting you to the art in our collection and featuring a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, collage, and book-making.

Movement and Meditation

Each Movement and Meditation session mixes visual art with body and mind exercises in a specially prepared lesson guided by a Yoga Story instructor.

Art Night Out

Art Night Out is a special evening just for adults! Join us from 7 to 10 p.m. on select Thursday nights to explore the Museum after dark and enjoy live music, dance, poetry, theater, film, and hands-on art projects. Crystal Bridges' restaurant, Eleven, will offer appetizers.

Space is limited, advance tickets available online or at the Guest Services desk.

Subscribe to our ENews to be notified of future Art Night Out events.

Discover the Grounds!

Build a personal connection with Crystal Bridges' landscape and discover the vitality of our 120-acre grounds in our educational program series, Discover the Grounds! Join a hands-on nature class exploring specific areas of the Museum's environment with our expert grounds team.

There is no fee for participation, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Art Talks

Stimulate your thinking through thought-provoking presentations in the galleries by Museum professionals. “Views” are guided discussions with art experts that provide insight into the history, significance, or artistry of various artworks. “Conversations” offer informal discussions between various Museum staff members and guests to explore an artwork or group of works. All Art Talks are free and require no registration.

There is no fee for participation, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Performance and Film

Refresh your connection with art at Crystal Bridges and experience the converging of live musical performance, a dramatic monologue, interpretive dance, poetry reading, and films inspired by the Museum’s collection. These free public performances take place in various locations both inside and outside the Museum

There is no fee for participation, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.