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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 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.
Censorship, Scandal, and Queer Sexuality Make American Art History in Paul Cadmus’s The Fleet’s In 
the painting called the fleet's in by paul cadmus featuring sailors, men, and women smoking and talking on a stone ledge

Censorship, Scandal, and Queer Sexuality Make American Art History in Paul Cadmus’s The Fleet’s In 

Exhibitions
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In Arkansas Waters: Natural Springs + Spring Ecosystems
Waterfall trickling down rocks

In Arkansas Waters: Natural Springs + Spring Ecosystems

Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor

Learn more about the natural springs found across Arkansas, inspired by our current exhibition In American Waters.

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Theresa Bernstein’s The Immigrants Paints a Picture of Twentieth-Century US Immigration at Sea
Immigrants on a boat

Theresa Bernstein’s The Immigrants Paints a Picture of Twentieth-Century US Immigration at Sea

Exhibitions
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The Pirates of Howard Pyle
painting of a pirate sitting in the sand with his head lowered

The Pirates of Howard Pyle

Exhibitions

Learn more about the artist who created the iconic pirate look we know today.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Cherry
image of volunteer janet cherry in front of the fly's eye dome on the trails

Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Cherry

Volunteer Spotlight
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Gems of Arkansas Series, Part IV: The Ozark Big-Eared Bat
an ozark big-eared bat hanging upside down on a cave wall

Gems of Arkansas Series, Part IV: The Ozark Big-Eared Bat

Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students

Activities & Education People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by students and educators who have enjoyed the museum’s free school programs.

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The 2021 Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide
an image of the museum store's holiday decor, including trees decorated with colorful garland and paper snowflakes

The 2021 Museum Store Holiday Gift Guide

Museum Store

We’ve put together a holiday gift guide of unique products available at the Museum Store to help inspire your gift list. 

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Gems of Arkansas Series, Part III: The Tallgrass Prairies
Field of yellow flowers with black centers

Gems of Arkansas Series, Part III: The Tallgrass Prairies

Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton

People & Community

Meet Guest Services Associate Sally Clifton, who is celebrating 10 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Revisiting Wonder World, Crystal Bridges’ Inaugural Exhibition
picture of a gallery from the exhibition wonder world, including a sculpture of a table with grass and dirt on top of it

Revisiting Wonder World, Crystal Bridges’ Inaugural Exhibition

Art & Collection Exhibitions
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Gems of Arkansas Series, Part II: The Ozark Hellbender Salamander
image of a yellow-brown ozark hellbender salamander

Gems of Arkansas Series, Part II: The Ozark Hellbender Salamander

Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor
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Rare Books and Artist Letters Inspired by In American Waters
image of a kiosk of rare books inspired by In American Waters; image of a kiosk of rare books inspired by In American Waters; found in the Crystal Bridges Library collection

Rare Books and Artist Letters Inspired by In American Waters

Exhibitions Library
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)
five children visitors pose in front of depression bread line in the galleries

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts
headshot of staff member carol roberts

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts

People & Community

Meet Group Tours Associate Carol Roberts, who is celebrating 14 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Gems of Arkansas Series, Part 1: Let’s Talk Diamonds
diamonds

Gems of Arkansas Series, Part 1: Let’s Talk Diamonds

Exhibitions Nature & Outdoor
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Activity: Make A Woven Web
image of a weaving art activity - blue, red, and gray fabrics woven together in a circle with scissors and yarn next to it

Activity: Make A Woven Web

Activities & Education

Learn about Louise Bourgeois’s sculpture Maman, and get inspired to weave a wonderful web!

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Meet Some 10-Plus-Year Volunteers
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Meet Some 10-Plus-Year Volunteers

People & Community Volunteer Spotlight

Get to know some of the museum’s volunteers who have been volunteering since the beginning: 10+ years!

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nadene Kranz
a volunteer paints a plein air painting

Volunteer Spotlight: Nadene Kranz

Volunteer Spotlight
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Activity: Make An Eerie Pop-Up Book
create an eerie pop-up book art activity; image shows a painted and decorated pop-up card featuring a tree, fence, and birds

Activity: Make An Eerie Pop-Up Book

Activities & Education

Learn about Will Barnet’s work Summer Night, then make a pop-up book inspired by the painting.

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