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.
Make memories at the museum over the holiday break as you create with artists, make cozy collages and projects in the studios, and watch performances together as a family. Join us for special activities each afternoon, including artmaking, creative play, movement activities, in-gallery experiences, visits by nature experts and local artists, and more.
Check out the schedule below for a full list of activities by day. See you there!
Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime.
Artmaking: Snow Globes and Beaded Snowflakes | Durand & Estes Studios
Nature Partner: Jay Schneider | The Studio Family Activity: ReWild the Child | Bellows & Cassatt Rooms
Artmaking: Snowflake Quilt | Durand & Estes Studios Gallery Bingo | Garrison Lobby
Nature Partner: Jay Schneider | The Studio
Yoga with Yoga Story | Bellows & Cassatt Rooms
Artmaking: Snowflake Quilt | Durand & Estes Studios Artmaking: Ice Twirler | Bellows & Cassatt
Portrait Fun: NWA Caricatures | Lower Lobby Live Music: Ovations Performance | Museum Lobby
Winter Scavenger Hunt | Garrison Lobby Stop by Guest Services to pick up a scavenger hunt, then return with a finished sheet to claim your prize!
Artmaking: Snow Globes | Bellows & Cassatt Rooms Gallery Bingo | Garrison Lobby
Family Workshop: Fiber Arts with Sally Ball | Durand & Estes Studios
Artmaking: Snowflake Quilt | Durand & Estes Gallery Bingo | Garrison Lobby
Art of Fun Puppet Show | Bellows & Cassatt U of A Museum: Natural History and Button Making with Laurel Lamb | The Studio
Artmaking: Beaded Snowflake | Bellows & Cassatt Rooms Artmaking: Snowflake Quilt | Durand & Estes Studios
Portrait Fun: NWA Caricatures | Lower Lobby
Movement Class: NWA Ballet | Great Hall
Artmaking: Snow Globes | Durand & Estes Studios
Square Dancing with Steve Green + Ozark Footsong | Great Hall
Gallery Story Tour | Garrison Lobby
Noon Year’s Eve | Museumwide
Artmaking: Icicles Ttwirlers | Durand & Estes Studios Resolution-Sketching | Main Galleries Artmaking: Winter Wind Chimes | Bellows & Cassatt Rooms
Magic Show with George Reader | Great Hall
