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Birdwatching has been a treasured American pastime for centuries. For the casual observer or the expert tracker, the activity centers on paying close attention to the world around us.

Located in the former Early American galleries, the Visions of America Galleries feature a core experience designed to inspire curiosity and offer a high-level introduction to five centuries of American art through the Crystal Bridges collection. Organized into five thematic sections, We, Dreaming, Nature, Making Our Mark, and We the People, the Visions of America Galleries take guests on a journey reflecting on American people, the power of dreaming and artistic imagination, our relationships with nature and its materials, the objects that shape our spaces and cultures, and the unfolding story of America.

In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. America 250: Common Threads will both commemorate the events of 1776 and reflect on 250 years of American art and civic participation.

Known as the Bachman-Wilson House, this structure is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic Usonian architecture. ” Wright created this term to describe a distinctly American style of residential architecture he developed during the Great Depression to be within the reach of the average middle-class American family.

Known as the Bachman-Wilson House, this structure is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic Usonian architecture. ” Wright created this term to describe a distinctly American style of residential architecture he developed during the Great Depression to be within the reach of the average middle-class American family.

Three renowned architecture firms —Marlon Blackwell Architects, Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, and Safdie Architects—designed landmark buildings on the Crystal Bridges Campus for Art and Wellness that encourage well-being through deeper engagement with art and nature. Now, you get to learn about the architecture of each of these buildings and how that architecture expresses the campus vision!

Join a Guide to learn more about the “herstory” of women in art through the Crystal Bridges collection. This hour-long tour celebrates the creativity, resilience, and groundbreaking work of women who have shaped the art world.
Bilingual or American Sign Language-interpreted tours are available upon prior request. Free, no tickets required.