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 this spring? Use this guide to learn what’s on and what to expect this season.
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..
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.
Revisiting Wonder World, Crystal Bridges’ Inaugural Exhibition
Rare Books and Artist Letters Inspired by In American Waters
Ready for In American Waters? Here’s Your Maritime Glossary
In American Waters PEMcast: Our Connection to the Sea
PEMcast producer Dinah Cardin asked Crystal Bridges visitors: what is your experience with the sea?
Poking Fun and Making Sense: Mark Dion’s Elemental Collections in Crystal Bridges at 10
From shirts and mugs to scarfs and lamps, make Crystal Bridges part of your home with these fun gifts.
Now on view in Crystal Bridges at 10 are two crowd-favorite works by artist Evan Penny. In celebration of these works, enjoy this 2013 interview of Penny and learn more about the artist and his process.
Have you ever considered how the lighting in a museum affects the way we see a work of art? Learn more about the Art + Nature section of Crystal Bridges at 10 and the lighting designer behind it, Shawn Irish from the University of Arkansas.
New on View in Crystal Bridges at 10: Rosa Rolanda’s Autorretrato (Self-Portrait)
New on View in Crystal Bridges at 10: Meleko Mokgosi’s Untitled
FindingNWA Interviews Crystal Bridges at 10 Community Champions
This Is the Day: Music and Track Notes from Community Contributors
Return to the Sea: In American Waters Opens at Peabody Essex Museum
In American Waters opens today at Peabody Essex Museum. Check out their PEMcast episode here.
Conversations Across Collections: Ruth Asawa in Crafting America
Examine the intersection of art and craft through the work of renowned artist Ruth Asawa.
Textures and Textiles in Crafting America
In Crafting America, craft comes front and center, featuring 120 works in ceramics, textiles, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and more unexpected materials.
Every object tells a story, and we know that readers like you have craft stories of your own. Share Your Craft Story is a community-driven project offered by Crystal Bridges in an effort to collect stories about personal connections to craft objects.
Celebrating Women Artists in Crafting America
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of the works made by a few of the women artists featured in Crafting America, on view at Crystal Bridges now through May 31, 2021.
A Look at After The Last Supper
Devorah Sperber’s popular artwork After The Last Supper (2005) has not been on display since 2012 and will be leaving the walls of the museum again very soon. Learn a little more about the work, its preparation, and some of the works currently around this one, in the galleries now through March 28.
