Net Contribution to Museum Progams - $295,379

48% of Museum visitors enjoy a culinary experience while at Crystal Bridges

  • 48%
Revenue generated helps support Crystal Bridges’ mission through providing free and low-cost public programs, inspirational art classes and workshops, engaging exhibitions, educational outreach, and more.

Net Contribution to Museum Programs - $406,981

In 2014, the Museum Store added 35 new products reproduced from or inspired by our building, grounds, or permanent collection and special exhibitions.

The Store also hosted 26 events with artist including trunk shows, demonstrations, and book signings.


Revenue generated helps support Crystal Bridges’ mission through providing free and low-cost public programs, inspirational art classes and workshops, engaging exhibitions, educational outreach, and more.
External Catering Revenue for 2014 = $718,520 Room Rental Revenue = $303,518 Culinary Ticket Sales Revenue = $118,334 Other Special Events/Culinary Revenue = $35,060
Revenue generated helps support Crystal Bridges’ mission through providing free and low-cost public programs, inspirational art classes and workshops, engaging exhibitions, educational outreach, and more.
Highlight events from 2014 include hosting the American Alliance of Museums Conference, the Opening Reception for the State of the Art exhibition, and the Summit at Crystal Bridges, as well as the rebooking of annual events for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, the Circle of Life Hospice, and Illinois River Watershed Project Conference.
  • Crystal Bridges served as a venue for 154 client events, engaging 14,885 guests.
  • Of those events, 42 were corporate events, 37 were non-profit events, 29 were sponsor events, 29 were weddings/receptions, 7 of which were trail weddings, and 17 were VIP events.
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