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 this spring? Use this guide to learn what’s on and what to expect this season.
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.
Coming soon to a library near you, the art lab brings artmaking, music, storytelling, and more.
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.
The trails and museum will be closed June 6 – 8 for private events. The North Forest Trail will remain open to the public at these times.
Join us for an evening of topical discussion and creative writing—all from the comfort of home!
Led by writer and guest instructor Megan Downey, come uncover your emotional biography and learn to tell your own story. Using the feelings wheel and a series of short writing prompts, you’ll learn how to mine your personal history and trace a single, specific emotion across moments of your life. You’ll develop a multi-layered portrait of yourself and your story, capturing how that one emotion shows up throughout varied landscapes, within different versions of ourselves, and in the people around you.
Beginner-friendly, this workshop is open to writers of all experience levels—all you need is something to write with and a love of language and art!
Free, tickets required. Register online or by calling Guest Services at 479.657.2335 to reserve your spot today. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with information about the event and the Zoom link for your convenience.
Megan Downey is a fiction writer living in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas, where she received the Lily Peter and James T. Whitehead fellowship awards. She is at work on a novel.
