Top Art museums in Bentonville, United States
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It’s a nice place to kill time while drinking your coffee in the cafe. They have nice souvenirs but a little pricey maybe because the museum doesn’t have a fee to enter. Which is a plus. I was able to get coloring stuff which is free too. I like that they keep the inside cool even though it was cool outside. We weren’t able to look for parking immediately, we just waited and drove around for parking to nearest entrance. One of the elevators was out of order and we had to wait for the one and only elevator. We had a baby with us so we needed the elevator for the stroller.





















From the moment you step onto the grounds of Crystal Bridges, you’re enveloped in an experience that transcends the traditional museum visit. Nestled in the picturesque Ozarks, this architectural marvel blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, offering a serene backdrop for a collection that celebrates the American spirit.
The museum’s galleries are a testament to the diversity and richness of American art, with works ranging from the colonial period to contemporary times. Each piece is thoughtfully curated, inviting reflection on the nation’s cultural journey. The temporary exhibits, like the recent Annie Leibovitz retrospective, are equally compelling, providing fresh perspectives and immersive experiences.
Beyond the art, Crystal Bridges offers tranquil trails and stunning outdoor installations that encourage exploration and connection with nature. The staff’s warmth and expertise enhance the visit, making it educational and accessible for all.
In summary, Crystal Bridges is not just a museum; it’s a vibrant cultural hub that nourishes the soul and sparks the imagination. It’s a must-visit destination that earns every one of its five stars.
The museum’s galleries are a testament to the diversity and richness of American art, with works ranging from the colonial period to contemporary times. Each piece is thoughtfully curated, inviting reflection on the nation’s cultural journey. The temporary exhibits, like the recent Annie Leibovitz retrospective, are equally compelling, providing fresh perspectives and immersive experiences.
Beyond the art, Crystal Bridges offers tranquil trails and stunning outdoor installations that encourage exploration and connection with nature. The staff’s warmth and expertise enhance the visit, making it educational and accessible for all.
In summary, Crystal Bridges is not just a museum; it’s a vibrant cultural hub that nourishes the soul and sparks the imagination. It’s a must-visit destination that earns every one of its five stars.

















What an awesome place! I love it here. We stop there every time we go to Arkansas. I love how it is curated. This is an amazing collection of art! The docents are so friendly too! I love how spacious it is . The walking trails around the gardens is wonderful too. Im so glad they added the Frank Lloyd Wright house on the grounds. What a wonderful addition.




Bentonville, AR is a small town with big city amenities, and Crystal Bridges is one of the prime examples of this. This Museum is up there with the top Museum’s in the nation, if not the world. They cater to all ages and you can easily spend a couple hours and still not see everything. The exhibits on the walking trails are a hidden gem that not a lot of people know about. The attached pictures are from the “North Forrest Lights” exhibit that is on the walking trails. I’ve also attended events at Crystal Bridges (Weddings) and it makes for such a beautiful backdrop. I highly recommend experiencing everything Crystal Bridges has to offer.



















































Very nice museum with decent parking. Get their 20 minutes before opening if you want upper parking near the entrance and tickets to the Wright house. Great exhibits but is under construction for twice as much space. General admission is free but some events are paid tickets.

















We had not been to this facility before. Only heard about it. The entire facility was simply amazing. The engineering to develop each building was a site to see. The walking paths were well planned and accented by sculptures.
We especially enjoyed the Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Inside the buildings the art collection rivaled anything you would see elsewhere in the US. The quality and variety along with the quantity makes this simply a must see. Staff was extremely helpful whenever we needed direction or explanation. This place is a must see for everyone. The Walton family deserves a huge thanks for sharing their resources with the world!
We especially enjoyed the Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Inside the buildings the art collection rivaled anything you would see elsewhere in the US. The quality and variety along with the quantity makes this simply a must see. Staff was extremely helpful whenever we needed direction or explanation. This place is a must see for everyone. The Walton family deserves a huge thanks for sharing their resources with the world!



















































This is a beautiful art museum. I love the outside walkway with the art pieces lining the path. This is where the Frank Lloyd Wright building is located. The giant sphere is really pretty as well. The skylight in the lobby is gorgeous and so is the ceiling by the restaurant. The building itself is massive and surreal. It's really neat to look at the building from the 4th floor glass patio. I didn't realize how big this museum was. We didn't have enough time to see all of it so, we will have to go back when we come back to Arkansas.



















This is a world class museum. The structures themselves are architectural marvels laid into the landscape in brilliant and unique ways. Even the freaking dam underneath is innovative (take the free tour).
On top of that the free collections that you can just go see anytime are fantastic and varied. There's a lot to walk around for or just sit and get comfortable. I haven't even gone to a pay exhibit yet, but will in the future.
I can't really understand someone not visiting if they are anywhere in NW Arkansas. It's worth the trip, multiple times and people in the wider region should be taking advantage too.
On top of that the free collections that you can just go see anytime are fantastic and varied. There's a lot to walk around for or just sit and get comfortable. I haven't even gone to a pay exhibit yet, but will in the future.
I can't really understand someone not visiting if they are anywhere in NW Arkansas. It's worth the trip, multiple times and people in the wider region should be taking advantage too.

















Had so much fun. Previous local here. Moved and visited again after 10 years. So much has changed it was like experiencing it all again for the first time. If you haven't been before, I highly recommend that you do. So much to see and experience.





Had a lovely day at this museum - most of the exhibits are free. Beautiful trails outside leading to all kind of structures. We explored the whole area and spent the better part of a day here.
















Fantastic place to visit! A great collection of American art from 1700's to present, many well-known artists represented, 5 miles of nature and art trails, a Frank Lloyd Wright house to tour (be sure to pick up free entrance tickets for this right away--timed entry). Entrance is free except for certain special exhibits. Coffee bar and cafe are available.






This review is of Crystal Bridges as a wedding venue, the museum itself is wonderful. I f you are a museum visitor please go there!
As a wedding venue a lot is still desired. I played my harp there recently for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. If you claim to be in a wedding business at the same time as museum, please train your employees to be helpful. It’s a big area and when I arrived and inquired where to set up, I talked to 4 employees and yet no one was willing to show me around or help with hauling any of my equipment to the site which happened to be inaccessible by car. It took me six 200 yard trips from my car to the site to get everything set up for the ceremony. It was a good thing I arrived 2 hours early! I asked another 4 employees to help me move to the cocktail hour location which was another 100 yards away. Nobody showed up and eventually wedding guests offered to help move my harp and equipment. The employees were informed when the cocktail hour would be over, yet no one showed up again! With as many weddings I play around Midwest, this was definitely a location that is not vendor friendly. Do better!
As a wedding venue a lot is still desired. I played my harp there recently for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. If you claim to be in a wedding business at the same time as museum, please train your employees to be helpful. It’s a big area and when I arrived and inquired where to set up, I talked to 4 employees and yet no one was willing to show me around or help with hauling any of my equipment to the site which happened to be inaccessible by car. It took me six 200 yard trips from my car to the site to get everything set up for the ceremony. It was a good thing I arrived 2 hours early! I asked another 4 employees to help me move to the cocktail hour location which was another 100 yards away. Nobody showed up and eventually wedding guests offered to help move my harp and equipment. The employees were informed when the cocktail hour would be over, yet no one showed up again! With as many weddings I play around Midwest, this was definitely a location that is not vendor friendly. Do better!











All respect to the Louvre and the British Museum, but this is the best museum I've ever visited. It has huge exhibit space with excellent permanent and temporary exhibits, miles of walking & biking trails, drop-in creative spaces for kids and adults, even live opera performances in random galleries. And Listening Forest was enthralling. I went through the whole thing 4 1/2 times.



















































It was fun to just go in and see different artists work. For one of the areas that I went through, in American history, there was landscape paintings. Those art pieces brought peace to me and took me to this state of mind that I was there in the moment watching this scene right in front of me. Once I moved towards modern art it definitely gave me new perspectives towards life. Definitely recommended this museum for those interested in both historic and modern arts.





























We spent about 2-3 hours here and didn't even dent all that is to discover & explore at this amazing museum! The awesome art to see starts outside with the shining tree and the overall amazing architecture of the entire facility inside & the exterior grounds which was so well thought out & designed. Though this a museum of American art, I consider it a world class museum that is well worth any drive from any part of the USA! Absolutely Splendid!!










































Oh my god this museum is gorgeous. This is one of the best free museums out there in the world. The exhibits were exquisite. The architecture of the building was marvelous. Staff were super friendly and insightful about art works. You can tell when employees are happy to be there. Plenty of parking both a parking garage and outside. I’d love to see a couple EV chargers available there. This museum is kids friendly, they have studio section for kids to enjoy hand on craft arts. Overall well done. Can’t wait till they finish the other half of the museum.