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.
Join us in the studios for an exciting weekend workshop where you’ll learn the art of “painting” with wool, creating images inspired by nature and the garden. Led by Dani Ives, this workshop will introduce you to needle felting techniques, which use wool fibers and a felting needle to create intricate designs full of texture and depth. You’ll have the opportunity to craft your own miniature wool painting and take home a stunning, personalized piece of fiber art.
All supplies are included, and no artistic experience is necessary. Need-based scholarships to cover class registration are available.
Tickets are $96 ($80 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today. Ticket includes all supplies and registration for both class sessions.
Scholarship applications are due Monday, July 22. Applicants receiving scholarships will be notified by Wednesday, July 24.
Dani Ives is an award-winning artist, author and educator. Her primary art medium is fiber, and she creates highly detailed pieces with wool fibers and needle felting techniques in a process she calls “Painting with Wool.” Dani’s work has been featured by Martha Stewart, Fiber Art Now, The Oprah Magazine, American Craft, Colossal, and more. She also shows her work in galleries and art shows across the U.S. She lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband and her dog, June Bug. When she’s not needle felting, you’ll find her working in her sketchbook, reading, or hiking the forest trails near her home.
Creative Aging programs by Crystal Bridges strive to support creativity, self-expression, and community in older adults. Each program is guided by a professional artist and educator and is designed to help participants learn and apply artmaking skills, engage with artworks in the museum collection, and build connections with each other. Our goal is to provide a space for older adults that welcomes all, promotes physical and mental wellbeing, and helps people age creatively together.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for Studio 55+ Weekend Workshop, covering 100% of tuition. Scholarships are awarded through a lottery system and cannot be awarded if the participant has already been registered through the regular registration process.
