About Us

An American Masterpiece is in the Making

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will present exceptional art, educational programs and community gatherings in a unique and welcoming setting. Visitors will view masterworks of American art ranging from the colonial era to contemporary work in a series of glass and wood pavilions designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Nestled around two creek-fed ponds, the building complex will include state-of-the-art galleries, meeting and classroom spaces, a research library and a large auditorium. A series of sculpture and walking trails will link the museum’s lush 100-acre park and gardens to downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.

To view the work-in-progress, visit the Crystal Bridges Trail, a 1.5-mile-long pedestrian bike trail accessible from Compton Gardens. An observation deck midway along the trail offers a birds-eye-view of the museum construction site.

Crystal Bridges at the Massey

Get a glimpse of what’s to come while Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is under construction. The Massey, Crystal Bridges’ temporary gallery in downtown Bentonville, features a scale model of Crystal Bridges Museum along with recent construction photos.

The Massey also showcases small touring exhibitions that are accompanied by programs for all ages, including:

• gallery talks and lectures
• hands-on programs for families
• documentary films

Hours of Operation:
Thursday - Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm