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.
This summer, Crystal Bridges invites you to explore indoor and outdoor exhibitions, art, sculpture, concerts, and more that will engage all your senses and inspire you to explore the natural world.
Discover two special exhibitions: In the museum’s temporary exhibition galleries, discover Nature’s Nation, exploring how artists have portrayed our natural world over the past 300 years. Outside, be wonderstruck with colorful, bold sculptures against the backdrop of the North Forest in Color Field. Explore the grounds and welcome back four beloved Chihuly sculptures. Create art in the newly designed art space, the Studio. Enjoy music and dance in the forest on Saturday evenings. Experience all this and more during this special summer of art, nature, and color at Crystal Bridges.
Adult, Few Hours Adult, Day or More Family, Few Hours Family, Day or More
May 25 – September 9, 2019
As the summer season transforms the galleries and grounds of Crystal Bridges, Nature’s Nation illuminates the connection between art and nature.
June 1 – September 30, 2019
Discover large, colorful sculptures against the lush backdrop of an Ozark forest in this outdoor exhibition exploring the impact color has on our lives.
