Crystal Bridges: Your New Art Museum

Admire art, mingle at events, and find your niche at the museum

Welcome to Northwest Arkansas! We’re so glad you’re here. At Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, our mission 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 all visitors with no cost for admission.

The museum is nestled on 120 acres of Ozark landscape with a collection that spans five centuries of American masterworks from Colonial to the current day and is enhanced by temporary exhibitions. Additional museum amenities include a restaurant, gift store, library, and four miles of art and walking trails.

Programs:
Crystal Bridges offers year-round public programs for all ages and networking opportunities, from young professionals to families, including lectures, performances, classes, and parties.
Some of our specific programs include our Distinguished Speaker Series, Forest Concert Series, Parties at Crystal Bridges, and a series of different culinary events pairing art discussion with food and drink. On any given day, the museum has events happening, so be sure to check the calendar of events on our website before visiting!

Eleven:
At Eleven, we specialize in modern American comfort food with an emphasis on traditions that hail from the “High South” region–the Ozarks. Lunch is served throughout the week, dinner is served Wed-Fri, and brunch is served on Sunday. Reservations are available for dinner and brunch. The Coffee Bar at Eleven also serves coffee, beer, wine, beverages, and grab-and-go snacks, sandwiches, and salads throughout the day.

Become A Member:
Consider becoming a member of Crystal Bridges and receive a wide range of benefits, such as free admission to all temporary exhibitions, 20% discounts off programs, classes, workshops, camps, and lectures, 10% off Museum Store purchases, complimentary subscription to C, the magazine for members, member priority access in the main lobby and Eleven, regional travel opportunities, and more!

Additionally, membership support helps fund free or low-cost events, classes, and community outreach that allow Crystal Bridges to make the power of art accessible to all.

For more information on the museum, programs, and membership, visit CrystalBridges.org.