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Art museum · Bentonville, Arkansas
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
American art museum in a wooded ravine in Bentonville, with pavilions over spring-fed ponds, five centuries of painting and sculpture, trails and a Frank Lloyd Wright house.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened in 2011 by Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart’s founder, in a ravine with springs a few minutes from Bentonville’s town square. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, the museum is made up of wooden-and-glass pavilions, some forming bridges over two lakes fed by the springs.
The collection covers art of the United States from the colonial period to the present day, with 18th-century portraits, Hudson River School landscapes, and works by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol and Kerry James Marshall. The museum has been expanded, adding new galleries and education spaces.
Around it, about 5 km of trails cross the woods, with outdoor sculptures. One of them houses the Bachman-Wilson House, a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in New Jersey, dismantled and reconstructed on the museum grounds.
There is no charge for the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions require tickets.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From three hours to half a day, including the trails.
Best time
Weekday mornings. In autumn, the woodland trails turn colorful.
How to get there
About 1.5 km from Bentonville’s central square, walkable via a woodland trail or reachable by car; the museum has parking.
Tip
Reserve a time for the Frank Lloyd Wright house tour, which limits visitors. The museum often closes on Tuesdays; check the website.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
How much time to allow for Crystal Bridges?
At least three hours for the galleries; with the trails and the Frank Lloyd Wright house, half a day.
Can you walk from downtown Bentonville to Crystal Bridges?
Yes, via a roughly 1.5 km trail that starts near the central square and crosses the woods.
Can you visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s house at Crystal Bridges?
Yes, with a reserved time slot, because visitor numbers are limited. Check the website.