Second Saturdays: AAPI Heritage Month

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Make museum memories every second Saturday of the month with an afternoon of artmaking and in-gallery fun! This month, we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by ...

Free

Social Dance: En Fuego Dance and Fitness

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to experience a night full of dancing! In collaboration with En Fuego Dance and Fitness, learn Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia with an evening of Latin dancing in the museum’s Great Hall! The doors open and the fun starts with three 20-minute beginner lessons on Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia ...

Studio Demo: Mythical Creatures with Vicki Hardcastle

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Meet artisan Vicki Hardcastle in the Studio for a unique showing connected to our Exquisite Creatures exhibition! Vicki will be bringing a few finished needle-felted characters as well as actively ...

Arbor Day Celebration

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Celebrate Arbor Day at Crystal Bridges by embracing nature! Join us and engage in nature-themed activities like creating a bee bath on Walker Landing, crafting tree-inspired works in Durand and Estes studios, and chatting with Hobbs State Park Ranger Jay Schneider in our studio. Lastly, make sure to stop by our tree sapling giveaway at ...

Van Cliburn Concert: Emanuel Ax

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Don’t miss the first concert for 2024 Van Cliburn Concert Series! Join us on an extraordinary musical journey through the seasons with three unique concerts in spring, summer, and fall. As a close friend to world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Emanual Ax is renowned as one of the greatest living classical pianists, with over 50 years ...

$10 – $45

Family Day: Pre-clipse Party

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Come grab your solar eclipse glasses and spend a day learning more about solar eclipses and the sky before the big solar event. In collaboration with the Amazeum, you’ll get to enjoy artmaking, science demonstrations, a solar eclipse glasses giveaway, galactic snacks, and more. We hope to see you there! Free, no tickets required. Drop ...

Free

Evening for Educators: Celebrating Marvelous Teachers and Exquisite Creatures

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Teachers, we know you’ve been working hard this year—so let us celebrate you! Educators of all subjects are invited to enjoy an evening of art, trivia, food, and more at this Exquisite Creatures-inspired celebration. Step into our photo booth to capture the fun with props and backdrops or compete in a friendly game of trivia ...

Free

Curator Talk: Exquisite Creatures

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Please join curator Xuxa Rodriguez in the temporary exhibition gallery for an inside look into our new exhibition, Exquisite Creatures. This conversation will give you details into this unique exhibition that combines art and nature. This talk is free, with a ticket to the exhibition.

Free

Canvas Queens: Celebrating Women’s Masterpieces with My-T-By Design

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Celebrate Women’s History Month at Crystal Bridges! Join us for an invigorating celebration of creativity, connection, and appreciation. Embrace a mindful and reflective experience while fostering connections and inclusivity with soothing music, delectable appetizers, and a painting journey. Choose pre-sketched or blank canvases and immerse yourself in creativity guided by intuition. This celebration welcomes everyone ...

Cocktail Tour: I Like Big Bugs

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Come meet us in the Garrison Lobby and learn how to make a handcrafted cocktail from our master mixologists, then head into our temporary exhibition gallery to learn about our new exhibition. Spirited, laid-back, and just plain fun, this tour might become your new favorite way to explore Crystal Bridges.

$20 – $25

Art by the Glass: Watercolor Butterflies

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Painting Butterflies: Dive into a vibrant world of watercolors with Tram Colwin and let your canvas flutter with the beauty of these delicate creatures. Inspired by the stunning pieces in Exquisite Creatures, this evening promises guided artmaking paired with drinks and tasty appetizers. Grab a friend and embark on a creative journey as we learn, ...

$32 – $40

Lecture: Birding with Christian Cooper

Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

Join us for an engaging morning as we host writer and avid birdwatcher Christian Cooper for a captivating lecture on his acclaimed book Better Living Through Birding. Hosted by Jaclyn House, this talk will showcase Christian’s unique perspective and passion for the avian world and bring a fresh and enlightening angle to the intersection of ...

$5 – $30
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