Article | In Arkansas, a Fast-Growing Museum Anchors an Unusual Campus

Bloomberg CityLab

In Bloomberg CityLab, architecture critic James S. Russell examines the recently opened expansion of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, situating the project within Alice Walton’s broader vision for a campus devoted to art, nature, and wellness.

Russell describes the original museum as “at once spectacular and serene,” and notes how the expansion continues that architectural language with new exhibition pavilions, a third glass bridge, added event and education spaces, and galleries designed for greater flexibility and daylight.

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Published in News on June 12, 2026

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