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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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.
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.
Learn about a recently acquired work on paper by Cuban American artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons: When I am Not Here/Estoy Allá (1997).
Take a look at this painting from far away then look closely. Notice the use of lines. What color are the lines? Where are they going? Choose a line and imitate it with your body! What if you stood in front of the work so that the painting is all you can see?
Our team of educators has created a free Virtual School Field Trip to bring the magic of art, history, science, and math back to the classroom. Book your Virtual School Field Trip with Crystal Bridges today.
This activity is inspired by William Trost Richards’s painting Along the Shore. Learn about the painting, make a homemade sensory bin, discover how to work together to keep oceans clean! Make this project with objects already in your home.
In response to the Atlanta shooting, victims of hate crimes this past year and beyond, this performance is dedicated to the women, mothers, sisters and daughters who came to a foreign land in pursuit of a better life.
In light of recent legislation passed in the state of Arkansas, we share our support for all LGBTQ+ people as a valued and respected part of our community.
Crystal Bridges is open with limited capacity and safety measures in place. Read our guide to what you need to know before visiting.
In the midst of a blooming spring season, let’s take a look at one of our outdoor sculptures: Tortoise and Hare by artist Nancy Schön.
Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Ellen Landau!
Five miles of trails, mountain bike trails, rides to downtown Bentonville, and more!
Looking for a unique way to meditate or simply take some time for yourself? Mindful Mondays might just be the place for you.
In 2018, artist Fred Eversley was invited to Howard University to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Three-Dimensional Art for his contributions to American sculpture and world building.
Every object tells a story, and we know that readers like you have craft stories of your own. Share Your Craft Story is a community-driven project offered by Crystal Bridges in an effort to collect stories about personal connections to craft objects.
By learning history (and current events) through art, we can also make connections between the past and present and reflect upon the ways that art illuminates our path to ending racism and striving for justice.
This activity is inspired by Miriam Schapiro’s collage A Mayan Garden. Learn more about this artwork and get creative with color, shape, and pattern!
Learn about Yayoi Kusama, a female artist who uses patterns and shapes in her artwork as seen in Flowers that Bloom Now. Make your own gelatin printing plate and patterned prints!
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of the works made by a few of the women artists featured in Crafting America, on view at Crystal Bridges now through May 31, 2021.
Devorah Sperber’s popular artwork After The Last Supper (2005) has not been on display since 2012 and will be leaving the walls of the museum again very soon. Learn a little more about the work, its preparation, and some of the works currently around this one, in the galleries now through March 28.
Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Ratcliff!
