Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.

Pongyongs, bobbygongs, slimes...oh my!Leave this world behind and step into "Artland," a colorful installation new to Cr...
06/19/2026

Pongyongs, bobbygongs, slimes...oh my!

Leave this world behind and step into "Artland," a colorful installation new to Crystal Bridges.

Created by Seoul-born artist Do Ho Suh and his daughters, "Artland" welcomes all ages. And you aren't just visiting “Artland.” You’re shaping it — literally. Sculpt anything you like out of air-dry clay and add it to this constantly growing artwork. Drop in anytime the museum is open and create a creature, a building, or whatever you can dream up.

Admission to "Artland" is free. You can find it in the creative learning Hub, a space built for community, learning, and hands-on artmaking. Make your mark during your next visit.

Experience Keith Haring in 3D through art and flavor. Join us for a one-of-a-kind culinary evening inspired by the exhib...
06/16/2026

Experience Keith Haring in 3D through art and flavor. Join us for a one-of-a-kind culinary evening inspired by the exhibition, featuring a curated multi-course menu from Chef Nadia Bentley, stories behind each dish, and exclusive access to the exhibition after dinner. 🎨🍽️

Reserve your seat for EAT with the Exhibit on June 19.

Welcome to your official schedule for Sunday's Expansion Opening Celebration events. Save it for easy access and we'll s...
06/05/2026

Welcome to your official schedule for Sunday's Expansion Opening Celebration events. Save it for easy access and we'll see you this weekend!

Your official schedule for Saturday's Expansion Opening Celebration is here. Save it for easy access and we can't wait t...
06/05/2026

Your official schedule for Saturday's Expansion Opening Celebration is here. Save it for easy access and we can't wait to see you!

06/03/2026

Three talented teams. Two states. One timeless masterpiece.

It takes a village to conserve and relocate a work as fragile and layered as “Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window).” Constructed in 1917 by Tiffany Studios, this stunning stained-glass window was designed by Agnes F. Northrop. Northrop crafted this work with natural lighting in mind. From warm sunrises to cool twilight hues, each time of day provides a new experience.

As Windgate Curator of Craft Jen Padgett says here, the relocation of this window from San Antonio to Bentonville took the combined efforts of Nzilani Glass Conservation, Sunset Ridge Church and Collective, and the team at Crystal Bridges. 

Now at home in our newly reimagined Visions of America Galleries, you can experience this masterpiece for yourself on your next visit—or catch it during our Opening Celebration for our expansion on June 6th and 7th!

05/28/2026

Bold. Unabashed. Colorful and critical.

This is “The Enforcer” by Jeffrey Gibson. Follow along as we unbox a work that packs a truly powerful punch. 
 
After being selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Venice Biennale, Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee artist Jeffrey Gibson researched the country’s founding documents, constitutional amendments, and prominent social movements to inform this physical exploration of American ideals. 
 
With beads, ribbons, and a commanding ceramic form, “The Enforcer” pulls together Indigenous traditions, political history, and q***r culture to create a vibrant reflection on the ideals of American democracy—and just how far we are from fully reaching them.
 
A striking presence, this sculpture is difficult to miss. And layered with complexity, it demands a closer look. You can find “The Enforcer” on view in our permanent collection on June 6th, along with hundreds of other works featured in our expansion.

Your weekend lineup: beautiful spaces, big ideas, and immersive sounds. Join us at Crystal Bridges! Fri, May 29 | 10:30 ...
05/27/2026

Your weekend lineup: beautiful spaces, big ideas, and immersive sounds. Join us at Crystal Bridges!
 
Fri, May 29 | 10:30 AM
Drop-in Architecture Tour: Heartland Whole Health Institute
 
Fri, May 29 | 4 - 5 PM
By Design: A Conversation on the Crystal Bridges Expansion (SOLD OUT!)
 
Sun, May 31 | 7:30 - 9 PM
Deep Listening Club | Matt Martin and modCV

05/27/2026

We’ve unboxed something big—monumental, even. 
 
Nicholas Galanin crafted this towering sculpture from fragments of found imitation totems. He cut down and reassembled them into a powerful, disjointed monument that’s impossible to ignore. Cast in bronze, a material long used for historic monuments, this piece pushes back against ideas of who has typically been memorialized in American history. Here, Galanin explores what’s been broken, what remains, and how we rebuild. 
 
You can experience “I think it goes like this (memory and interference)” on view in our newly reimagined Visions of America gallery today!

May is National Mental Health Month 💚 🖼️At Crystal Bridges, we work hard to create spaces that remind our visitors to fi...
05/22/2026

May is National Mental Health Month 💚 🖼️

At Crystal Bridges, we work hard to create spaces that remind our visitors to find moments of peace, an effort inspired by our dedication to mental and personal wellness. During your next visit, slow down and find relaxation in the calming sounds of a nearby creek as you observe our new Tiffany Window. Seek inspiration as you sit alongside our vibrant Matsuyama, and finish your visit by enjoying some fresh air as you stroll along our beautiful trails.

Calm your senses by making a trip to Crystal Bridges.

Credits:
Tomokazu Matsuyama, "You, One Me Erase", 2023, Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, Overall: 108 in. × 265 in. × 2 in., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2024.15
Tomokazu Matsuyama, "You, One Me Erase" (detail), 2023
Agnes Northrop, "Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window)", 1917, Leaded glass, lead came, and copper foil, 110 × 93 in., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas
Agnes Northrop, "Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window)" (detail), 1917

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600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR
72712

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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(479)4185700

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