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.
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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.
Join us in the Contemporary Galleries for a talk led by guest artist Julie Alpert! Julie will be giving a behind-the-scenes look at her installation work at the museum, Altars, Keepsakes, Squiggles, and Bows.
For this immersive exhibition, Alpert transforms a section of Crystal Bridges’ Contemporary Art Gallery into a spectacle of pattern, color, and shapes like bows, drips, roses, hearts, hashtags, and jazz hands using painted wood, collage, and modified household objects. You’ll learn about the installation, her process, and the inspiration behind it all.
Don’t miss this chance to meet the person behind the art and get a behind-the-scenes look at an exhibition artist. See you there!
Free, no tickets required.
