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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

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.