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..
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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.
Take back your place as the author of your own story. Join us for a writing workshop and discussion led by guest instructor Noelia Cerna. Participants will engage with works of art from the Crystal Bridges collection as we explore writing beyond trauma and finding strength in the ownership that comes from telling our own stories. Together we will work on writing through the things that have wounded us to find the power of speaking to our pain and owning our own histories in a healing and empowering way.
Writing materials will be provided.
Free, registration required. Register online or by calling Guest Services at 479.657.2335 to join via Zoom webinar.
Noelia Cerna is a Latina poet based in Fayetteville, AR. She was born in Costa Rica and immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and received a Bachelor’s degree in English from Westminster College in Missouri. Her poems have been published in audio form in Terse. Journal, The Revolution [Relaunch], The North Meridian Review, and the Plants & Poetry Journal. Noelia hosts the Journal poetry readings in conjunction with Ozark Poets & Writers Collective, where she serves as the President and community partner with Plants & Poetry.
Per CDC guidelines, guests and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings. If guests are not vaccinated, face coverings are still required. Face coverings are still recommended for children 2 and up, unless they are vaccinated. Face coverings will be available upon entry for those who do not have one.
