Crystal Bridges, a world-class museum of American art and architecture located in Bentonville, Arkansas. This beautiful museum was founded by the Walton Family Foundation in 2011 and is a true cultural oasis nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. You can enjoy nature and art in harmony at Crystal Bridges, thanks to the series of pavilions designed by architect Moshe Safdie. The pavilions are situated around two spring-fed ponds and connected by a network of trails and bridges.

The museum's collection consists of over 5,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs from the Colonial era to contemporary times. You can see American masterpieces by Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth, and Asher B. Durand, or admire contemporary works of art by Mark Bradford, James Turrell, and Kara Walker.

Crystal Bridges also hosts temporary exhibitions that cover a wide range of themes and artistic styles, providing visitors with a diverse and enriching experience. In addition to the art collection, you can explore the outdoor trails, sculpture gardens, and even a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house that was relocated to the museum's grounds. You can also dine at one of the museum's on-site restaurants or attend a performance or lecture at the museum's auditorium.

The museum has exciting events and exhibits throughout the year. Spring is perhaps the most underrated season at Crystal Bridges. But the quiet, colorful season of spring is one of the best times to make a trip to the museum.

Some of the exhibits and activities you can enjoy this Spring are:

The Diego Rivera Collection, which features rarely seen works from private collections, major paintings on loan from museums in the United States and Mexico, studies for mural projects in Mexico City, San Francisco, Detroit, and New York, and large-scale digital projections of Rivera’s epic murals.

The North Forest experience created by artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. You can walk through the woods and interact with light, sound, and projections in eight immersive installations activated by your heart rate, your body, your voice, and your movements.

Architecture at Home exhibit that showcases five prototypes for homes by different architecture firms based across the Americas.

Crystal Bridges offers a unique experience in the spring season when the redbuds and dogwoods bloom, and the wildflowers start to bloom afterward. You can also hit the five miles of walking and biking trails across the campus and explore the over 30 outdoor sculptures.

There's so much to do and enjoy at Crystal Bridges, from discovering new ideas and perspectives in the galleries to celebrating the season with family events or claiming a moment of peace for yourself. Crystal Bridges is a must-see destination for anyone looking for an unforgettable cultural and artistic experience in the heart of the Ozarks.