Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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| Established | 11 November 2011 |
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| Location | 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36°22′56″N 94°12′14″W / 36.38217°N 94.20380°W |
| Type | American art |
| Founder | Alice Walton |
| Director | Rod Bigelow |
| Architect | Moshe Safdie |
| Nearest car park | free garage and surface lot on site |
| Website | crystalbridges |
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.