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..
Find opportunities to give and keep art accessible to all, become a member, or join our team.
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.
Join Mike Gibson of Gibson Works for an afternoon of topiary art! Participants learn creative pruning techniques while learning more about the therapeutic benefits of topiary. They will be led to create their own unique topiary in this hands-on transformative class. Want to meet Mike before the class? Come early to see a live demonstration for inspiration (10-12pm).
Tickets are $25 ($20 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.
Mike P. Gibson, a self-taught topiary artist from Youngstown, OH, has over 30 years of experience beautifying public spaces. Founder of Gibson Works LLC, he has created over 600 topiaries nationwide. A featured contestant on HGTV’s Clipped, he was artist-in-residence at Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Garden and received the 2024 Sowing Excellence Award. Gibson leads topiary therapy workshops, demonstrations, and lectures, sharing the therapeutic benefits of the art. He lives in Columbia, SC, with his wife and two children.
