A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
We will be closed Monday, May 13, to prepare for the visit of Antiques Roadshow. We will return to normal hours of operation Wednesday, May 15.
Rosie the Riveter Erica: If George Washington is the Albus Dumbledore of the Gryffindor paintings, Rosie is the Minerva McGonagall. This fierce portrait of Rosie as a…
Collection Connection: Charles Willson Peale is one of the most influential figures in American art—he had a large artistic family who collectively helped shape the image of the nation. See:…
Dale Chihuly’s “Golden Sun”, which was developed for Crystal Bridges to complement the backdrop of the Ozark forest, is in the North Forest near the food court area. Niijima…
As you enter our newly designed Early American Art Galleries, you’re welcomed by the three most recognizable words from the United States Constitution: We the People. Artist Nari Ward is…
The third episode of our podcast series, Museum Way, is available now! Read this episode’s transcript Subscribe Now! Subscribe to be the first to listen, and head over to…
The team here at Crystal Bridges was saddened yesterday to learn of the death of Jack Whitten, American abstract artist. Whitten began his career making large-scale works for which he…
