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Metal tree outside of Crystal Bridges |
My daughter and I took a day trip to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. It's only about 40 minutes from our house, but I'd recommend taking a trip to check it out if you're within any reasonable driving distance, of if you happen to be passing through the area.
I hadn't heard of it before since I haven't lived in the SW Missouri area for very long and have been spending so much time working and going to school. I looked at the
website and decided to go exploring the museum, and I must say, the pictures on the website just doesn't do it justice. The architecture is absolutely stunning, the surroundings are some of the most beautiful in the area. I will be going back as often as I can to just take in the surroundings and walk the trails. I can quite honestly say that this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.
Unfortunately, my phone (which I was using as a camera) died early into our visit, so I didn't get nearly as many photos as I would have liked to.
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The main entrance is 4 stories up, providing a nice overlook of the entire museum. |
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My daughter was pretty impressed by this sculpture... |
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...it moved all around, never in the same position. I couldn't really tell if it was wind powered or electric powered. |
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Eleven, the museum's restaurant, has stunning arched ceilings and glass panel walls overlooking the water. |
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These mocha cupcakes were delicious! |
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This is the drop-in art studio. Sheridan made tissue paper flowers and also painted watercolor flowers.
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Here's a peek into the first gallery we went into. The black and white art on the wall was the saddest thing I think I've ever seen. Have you ever been moved to tears by a work of art? I can't remember it's title or artist, but it was depicting the burning of a black orphan asylum in New York. It's one of those things that make me ashamed to be human. |
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One of the art photos I took before my battery died. |
I really wish I could post some pictures of the trails, they were just so beautiful. And I really wish I could take my art classes here on a field trip (admission is free, but there would be bus costs). At least when i go back I can take more photos and take them on a virtual tour!