WACH Travels: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Bentonville, Arkansas

WACH Travels:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Bentonville, Arkansas
October 22- 25, 2026
Led by Wendy Van Deusen and Matko Tomicic

We are delighted to invite you to join us for a special cultural and educational enrichment four-day journey to Bentonville, Arkansas, from October 22–25, 2026, centered on one of America's most extraordinary cultural destinations—the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Founded by Alice Walton and designed by internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie, Crystal Bridges has transformed Northwest Arkansas into one of the nation's leading centers for art, architecture, and innovation. Following the museum's acclaimed 2026 expansion—also designed by Safdie—the campus now offers an even richer experience, with new galleries, sculpture installations, walking trails, gardens, and inspiring spaces dedicated to learning and community engagement. Since opening in 2011 with free admission, Crystal Bridges has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and has become one of the most influential museum projects of the twenty-first century.

Our carefully curated program includes guided visits to the museum's renowned permanent collection and special exhibitions, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House, the Tyson Art Collection, and Bentonville's vibrant arts district. We will also visit two architectural masterpieces by E. Fay Jones: Thorncrown Chapel and the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel while enjoying exceptional regional cuisine and accommodations at the award-winning 21c Museum Hotel, itself a contemporary art museum and boutique hotel.

Join us as we explore one of America's most inspiring cultural success stories, where world-class art, visionary architecture, and the natural beauty of the Ozarks come together to create an unforgettable experience.

If you would like to receive the preliminary itinerary or have any questions, please contact info@wachamptonsny.org. We hope you will be able to join us for this memorable journey.