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.
Kids’ summer camps are back! Make the most of your family’s summer break with weeklong day camps designed for kids ages 4 to 18.
Choose from a full lineup of camps, each one focused on a different kind of creative fun. Explore the grounds in a camp all about art and nature, or give the architect in the family a chance to build their skills with a camp connecting STEM and the arts. Whatever your kids’ passions, they’re sure to find plenty to love at the museum. And you’ll love that they’re learning and making memories every step of the way.
Check out the listings below to see dates and camp descriptions.
Need-Based Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Scholarships are awarded through a lottery system and cannot be awarded for any camps that the camper has already been registered for through the regular camp registration process.
Already registered, or have questions about how summer camps work at Crystal Bridges? Visit our Know Before You Go guide to learn everything you need before camp begins.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of art with this week-long summer camp led by museum educators!
Embrace your wild side and get to know wildlife with our museum educators!
Blend art and nature in this inspiring camp adventure!
Unleash your creativity by joining us for an inspiring printmaking adventure!
Join us this summer for this week-long painting camp full of colorful, creative fun!
Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape at our Ceramics Camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio!
Discover the colorful world of illustration with this week-long summer camp led by Crystal Bridges’ art instructors!
Embark on a thrilling adventure with 37 North and join us for a week of discovery!
Join us for Garden Club to explore the wonders of gardening and let your creativity bloom!
Grab your sketchbooks and get creative at this week-long drawing camp!
Join Bike School Bentonville for a week of movement, creativity, and outdoor exploration at Art in Motion: an adventure that spins together the joy of riding and the beauty of artistic expression!
Make something awesome at this week-long summer camp led by the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design!
Step into the magical world of fashion and learn how to create wearable pieces of art!
Join Brandon Watts from Kids N Cameras on this exciting adventure into the world of photography!
Join camp instructor Sally Ball for an engaging week-long introduction to the world of textile arts!
Join us for this week-long summer painting camp full of colorful, creative fun!
Take an exciting journey into the world of animated storytelling!
Join us at the prestigious Trike School of the Magical Arts, an adventure camp focused on team building, games, and art!
Get creative with this week-long summer camp and explore the world of digital art!
Join us at Camp Connect for a week of learning, collaboration, and fun!
Sharpen your skills behind the lens at this photography studio camp held at the Momentary.
Come explore the art of a good story through the world’s greatest role-playing game in this weeklong summer camp led by Paul Savas.
