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Happy Birthday, Barbie!
Exhibition display featuring Barbie doll photo and text on cultural significance in English and Spanish.

Happy Birthday, Barbie!

Exhibitions
Artist David Levinthal is known for his photographs of dolls and toys staged like real-life photographs. In these photographs, he explores topics of racism, sexism, and politics. In his series…
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Happy Birthday, Yellowstone National Park!
Western landscape painting with red rock formations, river, horseback riders, and partly cloudy sky.

Happy Birthday, Yellowstone National Park!

Exhibitions

“The Mountains south east of our Camp & on the road to the lake looking toward the Yellowstone Country, glorious, & I do not expect to see any finer general…

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Celebrating Black History on Museum Way
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Celebrating Black History on Museum Way

Art & Collection
Raven Cook Raven is a Museum Educator and oversees the Crystal Bridges African American Summer Institute professional development program. Raven has a commitment to educating all people on the life…
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#ArtistatCB: Nina Chanel Abney
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#ArtistatCB: Nina Chanel Abney

At the Museum
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who live and…
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Tales of Love at Crystal Bridges
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Tales of Love at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday, we asked our Facebook followers to share stories of their engagement or wedding at the museum. Enjoy these heartwarming love stories, and share…

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Reflections on Bryan Stevenson's Distinguished Lecture
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Reflections on Bryan Stevenson's Distinguished Lecture

At the Museum People & Community

In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be sharing staff reflections, artist highlights, and more here on our blog. The museum is also hosting programs, gallery conversations, and film screenings…

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#ArtistatCB: Will Wilson
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#ArtistatCB: Will Wilson

Art & Collection At the Museum Exhibitions
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who…
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New Podcast Episode! Talking with Rod Bigelow and Sandy Edwards
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New Podcast Episode! Talking with Rod Bigelow and Sandy Edwards

Art & Collection
Rod Bigelow has served as executive director of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art since 2013, guiding all facets of the museum’s development and reflecting his more than 20 years…
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Thanks for a fantastic 2018! 
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Thanks for a fantastic 2018! 

Thanks to all of YOU, we had an incredible 2018! We celebrated our seventh anniversary and welcomed our four millionth visitor. We served as the first US-destination for the incredible exhibition Soul of…
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Artist Kat Wilson on Personal Space
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Artist Kat Wilson on Personal Space

Exhibitions

Personal Space is a focus show that considers how the objects we surround ourselves with, and the relationships we build, tell stories about our lives. Through various depictions of space,…

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Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide
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Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide

Museum Store
Drop in the Museum Store to shop our unique mix of high-design home décor, handcrafted jewelry, and elegant accessories created by top international designers as well as regional and global…
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#ArtistatCB: Tanya Lukin Linklater
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#ArtistatCB: Tanya Lukin Linklater

At the Museum Exhibitions
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who…
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#ArtistatCB: Yatika Starr Fields
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#ArtistatCB: Yatika Starr Fields

At the Museum Exhibitions
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who…
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#ArtistatCB: Athena LaTocha
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#ArtistatCB: Athena LaTocha

At the Museum Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor

At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who live and…

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#ArtistatCB: Nancy Rubins
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#ArtistatCB: Nancy Rubins

At the Museum
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who live and…
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#ArtistatCB: Tschabalala Self
Artist painting at a cluttered table in a sunlit studio with art supplies and boxes visible.

#ArtistatCB: Tschabalala Self

At the Museum Exhibitions
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who…
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#ArtistatCB: Anna Valdez
Artist working at a cluttered studio table with books, art supplies, plants, and artwork.

#ArtistatCB: Anna Valdez

At the Museum Exhibitions
  The Beyond: Georgia O'Keeffe and Contemporary Art is on view through September 3! Tickets and more info here.
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New Podcast Episode! Exploring The Beyond
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New Podcast Episode! Exploring The Beyond

Art & Collection
Eleven. the restaurant at Crystal Bridges, specializes in modern American comfort food with an emphasis on traditions that hail from the “High South” region: the Ozarks. The robust cuisine of…
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We The People: A Community Installation
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We The People: A Community Installation

Art & Collection

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…

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#ArtistatCB: Mark Lewis
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#ArtistatCB: Mark Lewis

At the Museum Exhibitions

At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who live and…

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