Crystal Bridges announces Winter Lights & Market
Outdoor lights experience takes place in the new Ozark Discovery Canopy, brings in rotating vendors and special food offerings
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — On November 19, Crystal Bridges will open Winter Lights taking place in the new Ozark Discovery Canopy. The new outdoor experience will start with a Winter Market in the Campus Parking Plaza filled with various rotating vendors that sell handcrafted goods, jewelry, holiday items, custom accessories and more. Families and guests can purchase food items from the Winter Market menu, then go down into the Ozark Discovery Canopy and experience an immersive cosmic light installation.
The Winter Lights experience transforms the Ozark Discovery Canopy with immersive light and sound elements that bring the space to life after dark. Inspired by the region's natural surroundings, the experience celebrates the beauty of the Ozarks in winter while highlighting the museum's trails, grounds and surrounding environment. The installation also reflects the Ozark Discovery Canopy's unique blend of art, nature and STEM-based learning, inviting guests to experience the space in a new way.
In addition to the immersive light displays and market, guests can enjoy a variety of holiday-inspired food and beverage offerings available for purchase. Featuring festive flavors and seasonal favorites, the culinary experience is designed to complement the warmth and wonder of Winter Lights & Market, creating a memorable evening of holiday traditions, family fun and celebration.
"Winter Lights & Market is about creating a place where people can come together and celebrate the season," said Director of Business Operations Stuart Longwell. "The Market aspect of Winter Lights & Market provides an opportunity for families and visitors to gather together, enjoy festive food and drinks and experience local, unique vendors from the community."
Winter Lights & Market will take place on the Crystal Bridges Campus from November 19, 2026, through January 2, 2027. The experience will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m., with select holiday closures. Admission to Winter Lights is $10 per person, or $25 for a family ticket. Tickets are available on the museum's website. The Winter Market is free for all. For more information about the experience and related programming, visit the Winter Lights & Market webpage.
Acknowledgements
Winter Lights & Market is sponsored by the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation and The Coca-Cola Company. Ozark Discovery Canopy is made possible by Kroenke Family Foundation with support from Alice L. Walton Foundation, the McMillon Family, and the Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with the Scott Family Amazeum.
Image Credit: Courtesy Crystal Bridges.
About Crystal Bridges
The mission of Crystal Bridges is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Since opening in 2011, the museum has welcomed more than 15 million visitors across its spaces, with no cost for admission. Crystal Bridges was founded in 2005 as a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization by philanthropist Alice Walton. The museum’s expansive collection spans five centuries of American masterworks from early American to current day and is enhanced by temporary exhibitions and five miles of trails featuring public art installations from prominent artists.
The museum is nestled on 134 acres of Ozark landscape and was designed by the worldrenowned Safdie Architects. A rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house was preserved and relocated to the museum grounds in 2015. Crystal Bridges offers public programs including lectures, performances, classes, and teacher development opportunities, and is the home of the prestigious Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art and Tyson Scholars of American Art Program. Some 558,375 school children have participated in the Willard and Pat Walker School Visit program, which provides educational experiences for school groups at no cost to the schools.
Additional museum amenities include a restaurant,gift store,library, and five miles of art and walking trails. In February 2020, the museum opened the Momentary in Downtown Bentonville (507 SE E Street), a venue for the music, art, and food of our time. Crystal Bridges’ 114,000 square foot expansion opened to the public June 6 and 7, 2026, allowing the museum to expand access for all. For more information, visit CrystalBridges.org. The museum is located at 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.
About Crystal Bridges Campus
Crystal Bridges Campus in Bentonville, Arkansas features 134 acres dedicated to art and wellness. It is home to three landmark institutions designed by acclaimed architecture firms: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Safdie Architects), Heartland Whole Health Institute (Marlon Blackwell Architects), and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects). Envisioned by founder and philanthropist Alice Walton, the campus unites art, architecture, nature, education, and wellness to create transformative experiences that foster learning and enhance health and well-being. More than five miles of trails connect the iconic buildings, featuring art installations both inside and outside. The campus terrain varies from Ozark forest to display gardens, and includes streams, ponds, and Crystal Springs. In 2024, the campus received Arboretum accreditation. The campus is open daily from dawn to dusk. Additionally, the Momentary, an extension of Crystal Bridges, is located 1 mile south of campus.
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