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.
My Museum Classroom Kits are thematic art kits designed to integrate artmaking with classroom curriculum. Kits include artmaking materials and instruction sheets for the art projects which can be paired with close looking and artmaking videos from our website for a richer experience.
We are committed to serving under-resourced schools in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Preference will be given to these schools in the allotment of My Museum Classroom Kits. To demonstrate need, please submit either the percentage of students in your school enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch program or Title I status on school letterhead.
Sometimes we encounter math where we least expect it. When creating an artwork, math can influence the techniques an artist uses. Explore color and discover unexpected math connections in some of our favorite works of art. Recommended for grades 3-5.
Learn about your own identity while exploring works of art with historical themes in the Crystal Bridges Collection. Recommended for grades 3-5.
Get to know how scientific concepts like ecosystems and the universe can inspire artists like you to create amazing works of art. Recommended for grades 3-5.
This kit allows you to discover different pieces of art and create different stories or narratives about the art and about yourself using clues found in the painting or sculpture. Recommended for grades 3-5.
In this kit you’ll learn about artists who face difficult experiences and use art to tell important stories about themselves and the world. You will also create artworks of your own. Recommended for grades 3-5.
Explore close-looking activities and artmaking projects that fuse collage work featured in the kit. Recommended for grades 6-8.
Explore artworks that identify powerful perspectives in a world struggling with cultural equality and accurate representation. Recommended for grades 6-8.
Explore the perspectives of artists Isamu Noguchi and Kristen Cliffel as they address the subjects of cultural and personal empathy and compassion. Recommended for grades 6-8.
Explore using fiber materials while learning about artworks that speak to the idea that “change is the only constant.” Recommended for grades 6-8.
An art kit with an emphasis on self-expression and self-identity. Recommended for grades 6-8.
