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.
Planning a visit to Crystal Bridges? Use this page to learn about hours, parking, and what to expect while you’re here.
We have something for all types of learners. From educator resources to family activities to scholars, find what speaks to you and engage with us.
There’s more to the museum than just the galleries— come enjoy hands-on creative fun with art classes for all ages and experience levels..
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Ratcliff!
In this blog, Mindy Besaw, curator, American art and director of fellowships and research at Crystal Bridges, reflects on Black History Month and how to stay accountable for promoting and reflecting on Black art throughout the year.
The Reader by Emma Amos inspired our Curatorial and Education teams to reflect and pair books with artwork by Black artists at Crystal Bridges.
In this blog, Landscape Grounds Technician Joanna Mentzer points out plants and phenomena that can be seen along the museum’s trails in the winter season.
Learn more about Belonging(s) (2020), a newly commissioned work, by Beth Lipman, part of Crafting America.
Crystal Bridges recently acquired a work by Los Angeles-based painter Sandy Rodriguez titled De las Señales y Pronósticos and I.C.E. Raids de Califas, created in 2018.
February is Black History Month, and it’s never too early to start learning! Check out this list of Black history resources and age-appropriate reading recommendations from our Youth and Family educators.
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.
This activity is inspired by Alma Thomas’s painting Lunar Rendezvous—Circle of Flowers. Learn more about this painting, then create your own colorful mosaic painting.
This activity is inspired by Sam Gilliam’s drape painting Mazda. Learn more about this artwork and make your own 3D drape painting.
Spend Valentine’s Day weekend 2021 with the ones you love at Crystal Bridges. Use this blog to help you plan your weekend.
Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Harry Cole!
Get a first look at Crafting America, a new exhibition presenting a broad and inclusive look at craft in the United States from the 1940s to today.
Since the attacks on the US Capitol, Crystal Bridges and the Momentary have been reflecting on our country’s crisis of culture.
Welcome to Conversations across Collections. This entry is the fourth in a collaborative series between the Archives of American Art and Crystal Bridges where we share the archival backstory on objects from each of our collections.
In 2020, Crystal Bridges and Momentary staff joined forces to design, assemble, and deliver 1,500 house cleaning and personal care kits to organizations serving people dealing with housing insecurity in the region.
Today’s activity is inspired by The Truth About Comets by Dorothea Tanning. Learn more about this artwork here, then try your hand at creating a snowy sensory bin!
Today’s activity is inspired by The Poetry of Joseph E Big Bear by Frank Big Bear. Learn more about this artwork, then try your hand at making a colorful collage portrait with materials found around your home.
I grew up in Fayetteville, attending University of Arkansas. I received a Fulbright scholarship from the University of Liverpool, England.
In this project, we’ll look at how music and sound have influenced artwork in the Crystal Bridges’ collection and make our own musically inspired creations.
