Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
About Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is an art museum located in Bentonville, Arkansas, which opened to the public on November 11, 2011, and was founded by Alice Walton.
The museum is situated on a site of approximately 120 to 134 acres of native Ozark forest and consists of eight interconnected pavilions designed by architect Moshe Safdie. Its collection focuses on American art across multiple periods and media, and is displayed in buildings integrated into the surrounding landscape. The institution operates with a permanent endowment, allowing it to offer free general admission to the public.
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- Founded
- 2011
- Architect
- Moshe Safdie
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01BentonvilleCharvex · CC0
02Exhibition continues ahead - 20th century artKevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA · CC BY 2.0
03Main hallEEJCC · CC BY-SA 4.0
04Hall interior sideEEJCC · CC BY-SA 4.0
05Crystal Bridges TrailBrandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
06Crystal Bridges from trailBrandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
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