Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Beautiful trails with art all along the way. The Narcissus balls are mesmerizing. They reflect the sun and the clouds and the other balls with their reflections and on a windy day with high cirrus clouds it's like watching a movie. It changes and the changes as well. There are so many fun and whimsical pieces of art that the walk is a true treat. My favorite portrait in the gallery was Kindred Spirits. The food in the restaurant is delicious and the restaurant is well placed at the end of the gallery. All of the docents are helpful and friendly. Highly recommend, especially the trails.

A lovely way to spend several hours. I was fortunate enough to visit when school had started so the galleries were not overcrowded. The buildings and surroundings are almost as wonderful as the art contained inside. Lots of staff to answer questions. Was able to get tickets to the Frank Loyd Wright house so I took that self-guided tour. South Stopped for a glass of wine in the restaurant and enjoyed the music at happy hour in beautiful surroundings. As I was leaving I noticed many locals out taking advantage of the many trails and walking areas around the museum. Could not be better!

Wonderful art museum. And the staff were fantastic. I missed out on getting a (free) ticket to see the Frank Lloyd Wright house, so they let me see one of the paid exhibits for free instead. The Dirty South special exhibit was challenging and thought provoking and very well produced. The art galleries were well laid out in (mostly) chronological order, with plenty of room for everyone who wanted to get up close to the artwork.

This is our second time visiting this museum as we live out of town. We LOVE coming here. There is so much to do and see. We love going to the special exhibits. This is genuinely the only museum I’ve been to that has brought out different kinds of emotions through the different styles of art. This will always be a destination for us when visiting Arkansas.

Also, we got in free with military discount!

Beautiful! Lots of groomed walking trails with art and features along the way. Inside there are 6 or so separate exhibits. There is also restaurant serving good quality food from dinner plates, burgers (good), fried, salad, soup, kids food and beer and wine selection. There's also a full service coffee bar.
This was our first time visiting and it was a little overwhelming. They have a lot of helpful staff that can point you in the right direction but I think there could be better signage for first timers.
We don't frequent museums but wanted to experience this place based on recommendations from friends. We were really happy we went! I'd say is a must see!

We arrived at the museum just before it closed so we only got to see two galleries of art, but each work was exceptional. You don't have rooms full of one painter, but get to see a wide variety of work from some of the best American artists from across the country. We can't wait to come back to see the rest of the museum. While we were closed out of the museum, there was still time to explore the beautiful park just outside. It was mid-spring and the flowers and redbuds were in full bloom. I strongly suggest spending some time walking through the gardens and art installations surrounding the Crystal Bridges Museum.

One of my favorite places! We are so lucky to have this caliber of museum in Arkansas. The grounds are beautiful and the artwork is world class!!! Be sure to walk the grounds and take in the sculptures scattered among nature as well as the interior exhibits. Take time to enjoy the experience!

This place is amazing! An incredible collection of American art. And incredibly it’s free (except for certain exhibits). Definitely one of the best art museums in the country. The architecture of the place is worth seeing as well. I highly recommend waiting to see the Kusama infinity room. It’s an incredible piece of art and was the highlight of my visit. Almost decided not wait but so glad I did!

Took my family there on quick educational get away. My oldest had written an essay about this place for school which prompted us to check it out. Well it did not disappoint. There were a lot of exhibits to tour and learn about. This is a big place so be prepared to do a lot of walking. Even still, it is worth the travel.

This museum is a must see when in the area. Their collection is expansive and well displayed. I also toured the Frank Lloyd Wright home that adjoins the museum. It was outstanding. The amazing thing….it was all free! No entry charge. Don’t miss this treat.