We’re excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Ozark Discovery Canopy — a new outdoor playscape coming to Crystal Bridges in 2026! Tucked in the ravine between the museum and the Campus Parking Plaza, the Ozark Discovery Canopy by Bryan Hanes Studio will bring art, nature, and play together—sparking creativity and connection for all ages. Made possible by the Kroenke Family Foundation, with support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation, the McMillon Family, and the Walton Family Foundation. #CrystalBridges #OzarkDiscoveryCanopy
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Bentonville, AR 23,945 followers
Welcoming all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.
About us
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate our heritage and artistic possibilities.
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 201-500 employees
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- Bentonville, AR
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- Nonprofit
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- 2011
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- American art museum, trails & grounds, and public programs
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600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712, US
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Big news about the next chapter for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! For the last few years, we’ve been working on a major expansion that will allow us to welcome even more visitors and continue our mission to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Alice, Moshe, Rod and I are thrilled to announce that the expanded Crystal Bridges will open the weekend of June 6 and 7, 2026 — just in time for America’s 250th birthday. This monumental project will reimagine our galleries and create new ways for us to be a place for storytelling, community building, and conversation. Thank you to the Ford Foundation and Darren Walker for hosting us in your beautiful space! #yourestyourust
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This past Monday, we shared BIG news: Crystal Bridges’ expansion will officially open on June 6–7, 2026! To mark this milestone, we hosted a special event in New York City with members of the arts and culture press, joined by Alice & Olivia Walton, our executive director Rod Bigelow, and visionary architect Moshe Safdie (Safdie Architects) whose design continues to shape the future of our museum. Guests enjoyed a true taste of Arkansas thanks to our friends at Onyx Coffee Lab. A special thank you to the Ford Foundation for hosting this unforgettable moment. The countdown to 2026 begins now—we can’t wait to welcome you into this new chapter of Crystal Bridges.
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its expansion on June 6 and 7, 2026. This transformative project, designed by Safdie Architects, adds 114,000 square feet to the museum — increasing its size by 50% — and introduces a fully reimagined core gallery experience. Visitors can look forward to expanded galleries showcasing the museum’s growing collection, a brand-new café and flexible event spaces, a family-friendly splash pad, and more. This expansion reflects Crystal Bridges’ commitment to sharing a broader range of American stories through art, while deepening its connection to nature, architecture, education, and wellness. Keep up to date on the latest expansion updates and inside sneak peeks by visiting our Expansion and Reinstallation webpage through the link: https://brnw.ch/21wVBjE #CrystalBridges #CrystalBridgesExpansion
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“Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture” is coming to Crystal Bridges in less than ONE MONTH! 👏 From the Olympics to Little League, this dynamic exhibition celebrates how some of our most iconic images have been formed and unforgettable human stories have played out in the world of sports. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, “Get in the Game” invites visitors to experience how today’s artists and designers respond to the drive, passion, culture, and systems surrounding games—and who gets to play them. Tap the link to learn more and reserve your tickets in advance today: https://brnw.ch/21wUX4d 🏀 Holly Bass, NWBA (jordan), 2012, inkjet print on archival luster paper, 41 in. x 31 in. x 1 1/2 in. Courtesy of the artist. 💡The exhibition’s National Tour Sponsor is Bank of America. Additional support is provided by The Coca-Cola Company, Shelby and Frederick Gans, Scholastic, Stout Executive, Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry, Willie and Brenda Godwin, Donna and Mack McLarty, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Sue and Charles Redfield, Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst | Smith Hurst, PLC, Jim and Susan Von Gremp, Tony Waller, and Deborah Wright. #GetInTheGameCB #CrystalBridges
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Just announced 📣 Join us on Thursday, September 11, at 6pm in conversation with two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Mia Hamm. Named ESPN’s greatest female athlete of the past 40 years, Hamm continues to lead as a fierce advocate for equity in sports and health through the Mia Hamm Foundation, supporting young women athletes and families in need of marrow or cord blood transplants. In celebration of the opening of our newest exhibition—“Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture”—moderator Steve Nelson, co-founder, founding CEO, and former chairman of Carbon, Inc., will dive into an insightful conversation with Hamm discussing her story, legacy, and her enduring call to action. ⚽ 🔗 Visit the link to secure your tickets today: https://brnw.ch/21wUK5h #CrystalBridges #GetInTheGameatCB 💡Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture is organized by the SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition’s National Tour Sponsor is Bank of America. Additional support is provided by The Coca-Cola Company, Shelby and Frederick Gans, Scholastic, Stout Executive, Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry, Willie and Brenda Godwin, Donna and Mack McLarty, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Sue and Charles Redfield, Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst | Smith Hurst, PLC, Jim and Susan Von Gremp, Tony Waller, and Deborah Wright.
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NOW OPEN: Foundations of American Art 👏🎉 Our newly transformed Foundations of American Art Gallery is open to the public for the first time TODAY, Saturday, July 19! From iconic works spanning from the 18th century to the mid-20th century, to immersive soundscapes and touchable objects, this gallery bridges centuries of American creativity in a bold, interactive way. As the first major milestone of our expansion art movement journey, we hope you’ll join us to be among the first to experience this reimagined journey through American art. 🖼️ Visit the link to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wUgTp #CrystalBridges #CrystalBridgesExpansion
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Be part of a team that champions access—hourly service roles are now open across the Crystal Bridges Campus. Learn more at the Art of Service Job Fair — hosted by Art and Wellness Enterprises, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and The Momentary. 📅 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Heartland Whole Health Institute | 850 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR Scan the QR code or head to the link to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wUaII We can't wait to meet you! #CrystalBridges #TheMomentary
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🎨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🎨 We're excited to announce that Art Bridges Foundation and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art have acquired 90 contemporary Indigenous artworks from the John and Susan Horseman Collection! This landmark acquisition means Indigenous perspectives—foundational to any American art collection—will reach communities nationwide through our museum partnerships. ✨ The impact: - 81 works join the Art Bridges Collection and are available for loan to museums across the US, free of charge. - ONE THIRD of the Art Bridges Collection is now contemporary Indigenous art. - 9 works join the Crystal Bridges permanent collection What this means for access: These works will travel to museums nationwide—from major cities to rural towns—ensuring they reach communities who may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience contemporary Indigenous art. Starting in 2026, visitors to Crystal Bridges will see select works right here in our own backyard, as part of the museum's expansion and gallery transformation. This fall, selected works will also be featured in the opening exhibition at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, highlighting the importance of art in personal and community wellbeing. The collection features works by Kent Monkman, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, T.C. Cannon, Rose B. Simpson, Fritz Scholder, George Morrison, and others, spanning a wide range of media from sculpture to painting, print, and textiles. Together, we're expanding access to American art and celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation of Indigenous artists. #IndigenousArt #AmericanArt #ArtBridges #CrystalBridges #MuseumAccess #ContemporaryArt #ArtForAll Credit Lines: Dyani White Hawk (b. 1976), "Tapun Sa Win," 2017, acrylic, smoked buckskin, vintage beads, porcupine quills, thread on canvas. 48 x 36 in. Art Bridges. George Morrison (1919-2000), "Traversal," 1958, oil on canvas. 21 1/2 x 46 3/4 in. Art Bridges. Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (b. 1940), "Blackwater Draw II," ca. 1983, acrylic with mixed media on canvas, 49 x 37 in. Art Bridges. Fritz Scholder (1937-2005), "Indian Rug #5," 1973, acrylic on canvas. 80 x 68 in. Art Bridges.
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Crystal Bridges is honoring the first graduating class of the University of Arkansas School of Art Master of Art History program. 🎓👏 The M.A. program, the Tyson Scholars of American Art Program, and Crystal Bridges and the Momentary’s artist-in-residence program are all part of a community of scholars in the arts ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. 🎨 Cross-collaboration between these partnerships fosters creative scholarship, mentorship, and community engagement in the arts. Crystal Bridges and the University of Arkansas Department of Art also collaborated in 2025 to fund a project titled “Animal Stories: Non-Human Animals in the Arts of the Americas.” The project, led by 2024-2025 Tyson Scholar for Graduate Mentorship and Collaborative Initiatives Dr. Jennifer Marshall, explores how animals appear in art and how artists tell creative stories about them through history — bringing together researchers who study art, objects, and visual culture, and who are interested in experimenting with new ways of writing history. 🎓Congratulations to the graduating class of Art History M.A. students — Alexander Betz, Raven Cook, Djamila Ricciardi, Ella Nowicki, Ibby Ouweleen, and Larissa Randall. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be accepted in Fall 2025. 💡A special thank you to the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation for their generous support of the M.A. art history program. #CrystalBridges #uarkart #fulbrightcollege #TysonScholars
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