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..
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
Changing Perspectives of Native Americans is a focus exhibition currently on view in the Museum’s Early Nineteenth-Century Art Gallery. The artworks featured—created by European and Euro-American artists—reflect shifting attitudes toward Native Americans.…
February 12 is the birthday of Abstract Expressionist painter Joan Mitchell (1925-1992). Everything about Mitchell’s privileged early life and academic career might have suggested a smooth path to an early successful…
February 16 is the birthday of Edward Curtis – American frontier photographer and ethnologist, who became best-known for his epic work The North American Indian, produced between 1907 and 1930…
Today is the birthday of artist Jackson Pollock, born January 28, 1912. Pollock is well known as the quintessential American Abstract Expressionist painter: the poster child for action painting with his…
Today is the birthday of Abstract Expressionist painter Theodoros Stamos. Stamos, a Greek-American artist, was the youngest of the “first generation” Abstract Expressionists, and was one of the contemporaries of…
Today we present another guest blog post: this time by State of the Art artist Kristen Cliffel. Cliffel participated in the Museum’s Symposium in November, and returns to Crystal Bridges…
Yesterday, a group of students from the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas were on the grounds, installing a pavilion they have designed and built especially…
Cooler weather is upon us, and many of us, including me, treasure those last warm days of the year. As an Art Instructor for a museum that has over 3.5…
Today is the birthday of Maria Oakey Dewing, born October 27, 1845. Her rich, passionate painting, Rose Garden, is a visitor favorite in Crystal Bridges’ permanent collection. Born Maria Richards…
Working at Crystal Bridges, it is indeed a privilege to be surrounded by such natural beauty and great works of art. Every day, we are given the opportunity to learn…
As editor of Crystal Bridges’ blog, I’m always sniffing around for new blog ideas and attempting to harry, cajole, or even bribe (a little chocolate goes a long way sometimes)…
