Visitors
Welcome
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a visionary institution dedicated to transforming medical education through the lens of whole health, art, and innovation. The School is located on the Crystal Bridges Campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, where nature, architecture, and wellness come together to support future physicians.
Plan a Visit
1001 NE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712
Open to the public Monday – Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends and major holidays
AWSOM is closed to the public April 10, 2026; May 4-5, 2026; and May 18-19, 2026
The Teaching Garden is for educational purposes for AWSOM faculty and students
Please do not harvest items from the garden
Trails on the Crystal Bridges Campus connecting to AWSOM are open from sunrise to sunset daily
Free parking is available at Crystal Bridges Campus Parking
Visitors have access to several thoughtfully designed public areas within the AWSOM building and grounds, including the lobby, art gallery, AWSOM Café, Rooftop Park, Healing Garden, pond and wetland terrace, Community Lawn, and the amphitheater at the main entrance. Each space offers a unique opportunity to experience art, wellness, and nature, inviting guests to explore and engage during regular public hours.
The art gallery features rotating exhibitions curated by Art Bridges Foundation. The inaugural exhibition, "Good Medicine", was a collection of Indigenous art exploring the connections between community, cultural traditions, and well-being. The current exhibition, "In Visible Landscapes", is on display Feb. 2, 2026 to Aug. 14, 2026.
Get to know the public spaces at AWSOM and learn more about the medical school's stunning architecture and natural features.
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