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.
Join us for an evening of topical discussion and creative writing—all from the comfort of home!
Led by guest instructor Michael Frizell, in this free workshop we’ll dive into a guided, inspirational exercise designed to help you hone your craft and develop your writing practice. 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. Reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with information about the event and the Zoom link for your convenience.
Michael Frizell is the Director of Student Learning Services at Missouri State University and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He is the editor of The Learning Assistance Review, the National College Learning Center Association’s peer-reviewed journal. He was also part of the editorial team for NCLCA’s first book, Learning Centers in the 21st Century. He spearheaded their second book, Rising to the Challenge: Navigating COVID-19 as Higher Education Learning Center Leaders. His creative work includes Bender, a graphic novel about the first American serial killer family published by Oghma Creative Media. He also writes the introductions for the re-releases of several Harold Robbins novels. As a writer for TidalWave Comics, he has written over 80 comic books based on famous people. Recent publications include biographies of Dolly Parton, Selena, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and supplements to Netflix’s Tiger King. His numerous fiction comics include the superhero stories Ares: Goddess of War, The Bold and the Brave, Judo Girl, and TNT Jackson. His comics Stormy Daniels: Space Force and The Fantasy World of Bettie Page feature the authorized likenesses of the actresses. He and his wife, Julia, live in Springfield, Missouri.
