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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Crystal Bridges members receive year-round perks, invitations to member-only events, travel opportunities, and more!
Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
Learn the art of rug tufting and take home your own handmade rug, inspired by art from Crystal Bridges collection! Melissa of Melspace Creative will walk you through each step from design to execution. This workshop will cover all the basic tufting skills you’ll need to create your very own rug, and guest will leave with something ready to add to their own home.
Tickets are $60 ($50 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today. Registration includes all materials for the workshop.
Melissa is a self-taught rug tufter specializing in pop art and whimsical abstract art. She began her tufting journey in 2021 and quickly fell in love with the textures and creativity the medium provides. Each piece of rug art is one-of-a-kind, so no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Melissa enjoys designing her own pieces the most, allowing nostalgia and her love of color to fuel each new piece. As an Arkansas native, you can find her most often in person at local pop-ups and craft markets around Northwest Arkansas!
