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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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.
This event has been canceled.
Join us in the Early American Art Galleries for an exploration of artworks by Appalachian artists, presented by Tyson Scholar Ali Printz. You’ll meet an expert on the role of Appalachian artists in the history of American art and get an inside look at works in the museum’s collection, learn about their inspirations, and see the history of art in a new light.
Don’t miss this chance to experience your museum more fully and make the most of your visit. See you there!
Free, no tickets required.
Ali Printz
Ali Printz is a PhD candidate and practicing artist who studies modern and contemporary Appalachian Art at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. Her dissertation incorporates elements of folk and self-taught art, craft, and fine art, as well as knowledge of ecocriticism and critical race theory to establish a narrative for the inclusion of Appalachian art production in the history of American Art. Ali’s research has been supported by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Center for Curatorial Leadership, and The Decorative Arts Trust. Her recent publications include Panorama Journal for the Association of Historians of American Art and Queering Appalachia’s Visual History: A Collection of Queer Appalachian Photographers, published by the University of Kentucky Press in Fall 2023.
