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.
We 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.
Discover the curiosities of our museum’s beautiful landscape in this nature-themed discussion!
Each month, join Landscape and Outdoor Experience Manager Samantha Best in Bellows and Cassatt rooms to explore a new aspect of the natural world and see for yourself how it can inspire, inform, and shape our connection to nature. Plus, you’ll learn practical applications to help you easily and sustainably care for your own outdoor space.
This month, we’re taking a look at local forgeable plants and their culinary, medicinal, and craft-related uses. Join the conversation to learn about persimmon, mountain mint, bee balm, purple beautyberry, redbud, and more. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how to identify edible food all around you and prepare your foraged finds!
Free, tickets required. Reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.
Samantha is a passionate advocate for connecting people to outdoor spaces. Using design, storytelling, and usually lots of hand-waving, she loves to welcome people into nature while showing them ways to become intimately connected to it. You can often find her on the trails eating flowers, wandering with her eyes toward the tree canopy, or intently analyzing a site. Occasionally she’s been known to pull aside someone on the trail to have them touch, smell, or taste a plant, so if you see her on the trails, beware!
