Art
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Bentonville, Arkansas
About
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas was founded by Alice Walton and opened in 2011 with the mission of making great American art accessible to all — admission to the permanent collection is always free. Its world-class collection spans five centuries of American art, from colonial portraits to contemporary masterworks, displayed in a stunning building by architect Moshe Safdie nestled among Ozark forests and spring-fed ponds.
Highlights & Things Not to Miss
Five Centuries of American Art
From colonial portraits to contemporary masterworks, free to all
Moshe Safdie Architecture
Museum buildings nestled among Ozark forests and reflecting ponds
Sculpture Trails
Miles of outdoor art trails through native woodland