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8 Ways Crystal Bridges Stays Sustainable
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8 Ways Crystal Bridges Stays Sustainable

At the Museum

From the museum’s beginnings, preserving the natural landscape was paramount to the process. Ever since, Crystal Bridges has taken major steps in ensuring the sustainability of our building, the priceless art inside, and the nature that surrounds and nurtures us every day.

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Safety Measures: What to Expect at Crystal Bridges
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Safety Measures: What to Expect at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

Crystal Bridges is open with limited capacity and safety measures in place. Read our guide to what you need to know before visiting.

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Ready to Meditate? Try Mindful Mondays at Crystal Bridges
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Ready to Meditate? Try Mindful Mondays at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

Looking for a unique way to meditate or simply take some time for yourself? Mindful Mondays might just be the place for you.

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Art, Black History, and More with (Free) Virtual Gallery Tours
Kerry James Marshall, Our Town

Art, Black History, and More with (Free) Virtual Gallery Tours

Art & Collection At the Museum

Did you know Crystal Bridges is currently offering free virtual gallery tours? 3 in 30 takes participants on a virtual tour of three artworks in 30 minutes, with many revolving around a theme. 

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Spend Valentine’s Day Weekend (2021) at the Museum
Jeff Koons, Hanging Heart (Gold/Magenta)

Spend Valentine’s Day Weekend (2021) at the Museum

At the Museum

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend 2021 with the ones you love at Crystal Bridges. Use this blog to help you plan your weekend.

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Crystal Bridges Announces An Outdoor Play Space and New Parking Deck, Coming Soon
Convergence: An Outdoor Play Space concert rendering

Crystal Bridges Announces An Outdoor Play Space and New Parking Deck, Coming Soon

At the Museum Nature & Outdoor

Crystal Bridges is making way for a four-acre community playscape called Convergence and a parking deck with programmable space on the southeast side of Crystal Bridges’ campus.  Convergence, a collaborative…

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New Audio Tour: Walk Through Crystal Bridges with Alice Walton
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New Audio Tour: Walk Through Crystal Bridges with Alice Walton

Art & Collection At the Museum

“I’m Alice Walton, and I am delighted to take you on this tour today.”  So begins the museum’s newest audio tour, Alice Walton Talks Art. In this self-guided tour, take…

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Charlie Chaplin: Laughing at Modernism
Chaplin in one of the most famous and memorable scenes from Modern Times

Charlie Chaplin: Laughing at Modernism

Art & Collection At the Museum

In our newly remodeled Modern Art Gallery, a clip of Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times plays next to artworks depicting changes in technology, industry, and society in the twentieth…

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The Museum’s Lobby and Courtyard Will Undergo Updates to Create More Space and a Better Visitor Experience
Maman by Louise Bourgeois being installed

The Museum’s Lobby and Courtyard Will Undergo Updates to Create More Space and a Better Visitor Experience

Architecture At the Museum

When you come to the museum, you might notice that Maman, the 30-foot spider sculpture by artist Louise Bourgeois that has greeted visitors to the museum for the past few…

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Recap: For Freedoms Community Conversations
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Recap: For Freedoms Community Conversations

At the Museum People & Community

In honor of our visiting temporary exhibition, Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… and the ongoing efforts of For Freedoms, Thomas’s collaborative that encourages space-making for art and civic…

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13 Ways to Stay in Touch with Crystal Bridges During Quarantine
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13 Ways to Stay in Touch with Crystal Bridges During Quarantine

Activities & Education At the Museum

COVID-19 can’t keep us apart! While we’re temporarily closing the museum to maintain the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests and to stop the spread of the coronavirus, there…

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Architect Marshall Brown Coming to Crystal Bridges
Marshall Brown and his artwork Ziggurat

Architect Marshall Brown Coming to Crystal Bridges

Architecture At the Museum

Have you ever considered the link between art and architecture? It’s a fun thing to consider at Crystal Bridges, but long before the museum opened, licensed architect and urban designer…

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A Painting You Can Touch
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A Painting You Can Touch

Activities & Education At the Museum

She has taught classes with the Arts with the Disabled Association (ADA) Hong Kong, and given lectures at the Kennedy Center’s Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disabilities conference and the…

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Hydration Station Gets A New Look - Thanks Coca-Cola!
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Hydration Station Gets A New Look - Thanks Coca-Cola!

At the Museum Nature & Outdoor

Updates to the Hydration Station The Hydration Station, located at the Shuttle Stop in the Additional Parking lot at Crystal Bridges, is getting a refreshed look, thanks to our partner,…

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How to Spend the Perfect Fall Day at Crystal Bridges
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How to Spend the Perfect Fall Day at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

No matter how many times you’ve walked through the Crystal Bridges permanent galleries, there is always something new to see. This season, we are particularly delighted to introduce Yayoi Kusama’s…

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Chalk Festival: The Final Artworks
Tracy Montoya, Marvel’s Doctor Strange

Chalk Festival: The Final Artworks

At the Museum

Missed Chalk Festival this weekend or weren’t able to make it back Sunday afternoon to see the finished products? We’ve got them all here for your viewing pleasure! 23 talented…

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#ArtistatCB: Vanessa German + NEW PODCAST!
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#ArtistatCB: Vanessa German + NEW PODCAST!

Art & Collection At the Museum
Podcast Interview with Vanessa German available here! Read this episode's transcript   Subscribe Now! Subscribe to be the first to listen, and head over to our social media channels to…
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Crystal Bridges Ups Its Recycling Game
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Crystal Bridges Ups Its Recycling Game

At the Museum

Coca-Cola and Crystal Bridges have teamed up to promote initiatives that help museum guests be environmentally conscious. The Hydration Station, the Forest Concert Series presented on the Coca-Cola Stage, and the…

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Crystal Bridges Offers Color-Blind Glasses for Guests
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Crystal Bridges Offers Color-Blind Glasses for Guests

At the Museum

Crystal Bridges recently received 60 pairs of color-blind glasses thanks to funding from a sponsor in an effort to increase museum accessibility for our guests who are color blind. When…

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Choose Your Own Adventure Itinerary: Family, Day or More
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Choose Your Own Adventure Itinerary: Family, Day or More

At the Museum
There is so much to see during the Summer at Crystal Bridges that it might be difficult to even know where to start. That's where the Choose Your Own Adventure…
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