Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Arkansas

Located in Bentonville, the museum focuses on American art from the Colonial era and contemporary works. The architecture features a series of pavilions nestled around two creek-fed ponds and the surrounding landscape is striking. The museum houses precious collections featuring the works of many masters, including paintings by George Bellows, Jasper Cropsey, Asher Durand and Thomas Eakins. In addition, visitors can take advantage of several meeting rooms and classroom spaces and a full service restaurant and coffee bar.