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.
Join Content Strategy Director Stace Treat in the Early American Art Gallery for an inside look at the works and lives of many LGBTQ+ artists that we have in our permanent collection. This conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the stories behind select pieces and shed light on the artists and how they express themselves with their work.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the museum collection in a whole new way.
See you there!
Free, no tickets required.
Stace Treat serves as Content Strategy Director in the Brand Strategy & Communications department at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary. In this role, Stace oversees interpretation, editorial, and marketing storytelling across a vast network of digital, print, and in-gallery platforms. He works closely with a team of content specialists, as well as curators and educators, to produce engaging experiences for museum visitors through multiple channels, including text, multimedia, digital, and other interactive tools. He primarily focuses on making the guest experience with the artworks engaging, exciting, and fun, with a mind to welcoming all and offering approachable and accessible experiences for all guests. He is in his ninth year at Crystal Bridges.
