Exploring the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art — theculturetrip.com

The Crystal Bridges Museum of Art is nestled on 120 acres of native Ozark forest in an inconspicuous corner of Arkansas. The museum houses American art and works to combine the natural surroundings with the story of America, creating a full cultural immersion in an area not known for its cultural offerings. The $1.2 billion museum was made entirely possible by Alice Walton, the second richest woman in America and daughter of Walmart’s founder Sam Walton. An Arkansas native, Walton wanted to bring her passion of art to the Midwest, specifically to Bentonville, Arkansas – a lofty goal for a city most known as the home of Walmart.

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