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Bentonville, United States
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Founded by Alice Walton and opened in 2011, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is an art institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The museum houses a collection dedicated to American art.
Planning your visit
Free collection · ticketed exhibitions
Free admission — special exhibitions ticketed separately
Tickets at crystalbridges.org ↗
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
Before you go
Visiting Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — common questions
Is Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art free?
The permanent collection at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is free to visit; special exhibitions are ticketed.
What time does Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art open?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Thursday and Friday 10:00–20:00. Closed Tuesday. These are the summer hours the site posts for Memorial Day through Labor Day; trails and grounds are open sunrise to sunset.