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.
Want to learn how to see things like an artist? The endless variety of forms and configurations in still-life drawing is perfect for practicing your observational skills. Join us for an evening of sketching led by local artist Lin Chen. The class will include a demo focusing on the first stage of still-life drawing: choosing the layout of the overall image and discovering proportional relationships among the parts. Participants can choose to draw alongside or after the demo, using the methods they find to be the most effective or intuitive. All drawing materials will be provided.
We’ll be hosting the event in the museum’s restaurant, Eleven, so feel free to take advantage of our weeknight Bar and Bites specials: Half-price beer and wine ($3 beer, $4 house wine), $1 soda and iced tea. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Program attendees enjoy discounts until 9 p.m.!
$10 ($5 for members), register online or with Guest Services at 479.657.2335.
Per CDC’s updated guidelines, we are now requiring all guests ages 2 and up and staff to wear a face covering indoors and while attending outdoor programs, except while eating or drinking. Masks will be available upon entry for those who do not have one. Guests may remove their face covering to eat or drink, and will be socially distanced from guests not in their party.
