About Crystal Bridges

Museum | Building | Architect | Facts

Key Facts About Crystal Bridges

Location:
100 forested acres in Bentonville, Ark.

Primary Offerings:
Permanent and temporary collections of American art.
Landscaped grounds, hiking trails and outdoor sculptures.
Education spaces, resources and staff for young students.
Library and training resources for art and art history students.
Community venues for programs, concerts and gatherings.

Building Architect:
Moshe Safdie and Associates (Boston)

Consulting Engineer:
Buro Happold Engineers (New York)

Expected # Employees:
75

Building Statistics:
100,000 + square feet of public space

Galleries
Permanent Collection of American Art
Special Exhibitions
Native American, and Regional Art and History

Public Education Center
Family Learning Area
Lecture Hall/Auditorium
Art Library

Professional Education Area
Distance Learning Studio
Teacher Resource Center
Classrooms (3)
Volunteer/Docent/Gallery Teacher Area

Visitor Services
Visitor Orientation Lobby/Lounge
Multi-purpose Community Meeting Spaces
Museum Store
Dining