Program Information Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art and architecture with the beauty of nature. When you join the staff of Crystal Bridges, you become part of a vibrant and innovative young institution that is making its mark on the national museum world! Since opening in 2011, the museum has welcomed 2.7 million visitors. The fast-growing collection spans five centuries of American masterworks from Colonial to the current day and is enhanced by three to four large temporary exhibitions a year and several smaller focus exhibitions from the museum???s collection. Employing more than 200 individuals, Crystal Bridges offers a vibrant and progressive work environment in which employee voices and ideas are honored and encouraged. As a young institution, our culture is fast-paced and nimble. Unencumbered by the weight of ???we???ve always done it this way,??? our staff are able and willing to generate new ideas and to say ???yes??? to ambitious projects and goals that more established museums might hesitate to take on. We empower each employee to think creatively, ask questions, and make suggestions to help move the institution forward.