With so much happening in Bentonville in 2026, we built this blog as your go‑to guide for planning an easy and fun trip. Think walkable (and rideable) days, great places to eat, and comfortable spots to stay—all connected by trails and close to the experiences you’re here for. Whether you’re visiting for art, outdoor time, or a little of everything, this guide helps you make the most of it.
June 6 and 7, 2026, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art unveils its largest expansion yet—more galleries, more immersive experiences, and more ways to connect with American art. Explore new exhibition spaces, family‑friendly programming, and architectural moments that bring you closer to the Ozark forest. This is the next chapter of America’s Art Museum, don't miss it.
What's On at Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges presents exhibitions you won't see anywhere else. Commemorate 250 years of American art through the stories, symbols, and interwoven experiences that shape our shared identity. America 250: Common Threads, a temporary exhibition, is open from March 14 to July 27; tickets are required. If you're visiting for the expansion weekend or after, you'll also have the opportunity to experience Keith Haring in 3D, the first exhibition to highlight Keith Haring's work in three dimensions, inviting visitors to move through, around, and within his art like never before. Beyond the temporary exhibition spaces, explore five centuries of American art from the Crystal Bridges collection in reimagined and newly updated main galleries. Whether you're a longtime art lover or a first-time visitor, the Visions of America Gallery is designed to be approachable, thought-provoking, and full of surprises. Free, no tickets required, and open daily as part of the permanent collection.
