Crystal Bridges is excited to offer completely free experiential learning experiences for students this fall—perfect for district-led programs, class and school field trips, or afterschool groups. 

All programs are aligned with Arkansas Academic Standards, and every experience includes:

• Free admission, including special exhibitions

• Reimbursed transportation and substitute teacher costs

• Free lunch for all students and chaperones

• Full support throughout the booking and reimbursement process

• Tailored connections to classroom learning — We tailor each tour to align with grade-level standards and subject areas across STEAM, the humanities, literacy, and more.

Engaging, Museum Educator-led offerings this fall include:

• Get in the Game: Sports, Art, and Culture – Students explore how artists have captured the energy, stories, and cultural impact of sports in America, making connections between athletics, identity, and creativity.

• Careers at Crystal Bridges: Creative Pathways in the Arts – Students explore careers spanning education, marketing, architecture, engineering, exhibition design, technology, and more—gaining insight into how creativity and problemsolving connect to diverse future-ready opportunities.

• Art in Nature: Outdoor Education Experience – A guided walk along our forested art trails, blending the gallery experience with environmental observation and movement.

• Mindfulness Tours at Heartland Whole Health Institute – In the newly opened Heartland Whole Health Institute, students explore an exhibition curated by the museum that connects art and wellness through works highlighting joy, nature, and community.

• New Perspectives, New Possibilities: Reimagined Galleries at Crystal Bridges – Students discover the museum’s newly reinstalled galleries, engaging with fresh stories, artworks, and ideas that reflect the evolving narrative of American art.

• Optional Workshops – Add a free, one-hour hands-on workshop to any tour, giving students the chance to dive deeper into artmaking, creative expression, or cross-curricular connections.

To schedule your fall visit, fill out this form: https://form.asana.com/?k=9kxUie4G9eRA6oUUtBtdgg&d=47184436537086 

Interested in a Self-Guided tour? Fill out this form: https://form.asana.com/?k=9kxUie4G9eRA6oUUtBtdgg&d=47184436537086 

Looking for virtual offerings? Fill out this form:https://form.asana.com/?k=9kxUie4G9eRA6oUUtBtdgg&d=47184436537086 

Questions? Contact: school.programs@crystalbridges.org.

We look forward to welcoming your students for an unforgettable—and completely free—experience this fall!