Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art invites contemplation on art and beauty amidst a peaceful setting in the heartland of America. It's named for the clear water spring that bubbles nearby and the artistic museum bridge, which is a part of the architectural work of Moshe Safdie. The museum opened 11 November, 2011.
I have taken my recent photos with my Lumix Camera.
Inside the museum are works of early to modern American art, which are part of a permanent collection free to appreciate courtesy of Walmart.
The museum includes a 50,000 volume library, special exhibitions, and a museum store all set within an attractive 120-acre park.
In November 2019, we saw the special exhibit, Crystals in Art.
We also saw the Infinity Mirrored Room--My Heart is Dancing into the Universe
by Yayoi Kusama.
Art continues outside on the sculpture trail.
And there are miles of walking trails, which encourage the appreciation of the natural beauty.
Travel notes
Address: 600 Museum Way, Bentonville AR 72712
Website: https://crystalbridges.org/
Audio Guide: There's a free audio guide. We had to get a replacement and the second one worked fine. Artworks included in the guide are marked by a headphone symbol.
Costs: Free parking, free admission, and free use of trails. There are fees for special exhibits. See the website for details.
Hours: Crystal Bridges is open most days, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the website for details.
Directions: There is a map on the website. https://crystalbridges.org/visit-crystal-bridges-art-architecture-nature-american-art/
Time to visit: It is easy to spend an entire day at the museum if you take time to see the free and special exhibits and walk the trails. We spent six hours on our last visit with only a brief lunch break. We included one special exhibit plus about an hour on the trails.
Food: There is a restaurant in the museum.
Family: It is a family-friendly setting with activities for children. See the website for details.
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