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10 Years of Meaningful Memories

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 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.

For a decade, Crystal Bridges has offered a place to enjoy a unique blend of art, nature, and architecture on 120 acres of beautiful Ozark forest. In 10 years, 5.6 million visitors have come through the doors, while some 4 million have enjoyed the beauty of the trails around the museum.

We’re grateful for each and every guest, staff member, volunteer, sponsor, donor, community partner, and member who has made our first 10 years no less than memorable. Without you, none of it would have been possible.

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community:

Guest Stories

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students
Small group touring museum

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students

Activities & Education People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by students and educators who have enjoyed the museum’s free school programs.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)
five children visitors pose in front of depression bread line in the galleries

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors
a couple kisses in eleven during a new year's eve party

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community.

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Staff Stories

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton
picture of guest services associate sally clifton

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton

People & Community

Meet Guest Services Associate Sally Clifton, who is celebrating 10 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts
headshot of staff member carol roberts

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts

People & Community

Meet Group Tours Associate Carol Roberts, who is celebrating 14 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Jennifer Dunham
staff member poses in front of silver upper white river by maya lin

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Jennifer Dunham

People & Community

Meet Director of Internal Communications Jennifer Dunham, who is celebrating 12 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Trisha Parker
a picture of preparator trisha parker in front of rosie the riveter

Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Trisha Parker

People & Community

Meet Preparator and Mountmaker Trisha Parker, who is celebrating 10 years at Crystal Bridges.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Staff
a staff member dressed as rosie the riveter receives a kiss from her husband

10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Staff

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by the museum’s staff members.

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Meet Our 10-Year’d Staff: Alison Nation
Alison Nation

Meet Our 10-Year’d Staff: Alison Nation

People & Community

Meet Marketing Director Alison Nation, who is celebrating 13 years at Crystal Bridges this December. 

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If you’re a staff member or family of a staff member, share your story here.

Thank you for being part of Crystal Bridges’ first 10 years.