Top 50 Museums in Arkansas - Complete List, Map & Guide

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: July 10, 2026

Arkansas's museum reputation changed almost overnight when Crystal Bridges opened in Bentonville in 2011, funded by Walmart heiress Alice Walton and offering free general admission to a serious American art collection. That momentum has kept building: The Momentary, Crystal Bridges' contemporary-art sibling, now occupies a converted cheese factory nearby, while Little Rock anchors the state's history side with the Clinton Presidential Library and the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.

Arkansas Museums Map

The Arkansas Museums Map highlights the locations of museums across the state, including art museums, history museums, science centers, and cultural heritage institutions. Use this interactive map to explore popular museums in Bentonville, Little Rock, and other destinations throughout Arkansas.

Here's a fuller list of Arkansas's museums, from Bentonville's art institutions to Little Rock's cluster of history and science museums.

List of Museums in Arkansas

Museum Name City Category Admission Best For Official Website
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtBentonvilleArtFreeAmerican masterpieceshttps://crystalbridges.org
The MomentaryBentonvilleContemporary ArtFreeContemporary art & performanceshttps://themomentary.org
Scott Family AmazeumBentonvilleChildrenPaidInteractive STEM exhibitshttps://www.amazeum.org
Museum of Native American HistoryBentonvilleNative American HistoryFreeIndigenous artifactshttps://www.monah.us
Daisy Airgun MuseumRogersSpecialtyFreeAirgun historyhttps://www.daisymuseum.com
Rogers Historical MuseumRogersHistoryFreeRegional historyhttps://rogershistoricalmuseum.org
Arkansas Air & Military MuseumFayettevilleAviationPaidHistoric aircraft & military exhibitshttps://www.arkansasairandmilitary.com
Headquarters House MuseumFayettevilleHistoric HousePaidCivil War historyhttps://www.washcohistoricalsociety.org
Fort Smith Museum of HistoryFort SmithHistoryPaidFrontier & Old West historyhttps://fortsmithmuseum.org
Fort Smith National Historic Site Visitor CenterFort SmithHistoryPaidFrontier military historyhttps://www.nps.gov/fosm
Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsLittle RockArtPaidFine art collectionshttps://arkmfa.org
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumLittle RockPresidentialPaidPresidential historyhttps://www.clintonlibrary.gov
Museum of DiscoveryLittle RockSciencePaidHands-on science exhibitshttps://museumofdiscovery.org
Historic Arkansas MuseumLittle RockHistoryPaidArkansas frontier historyhttps://www.historicarkansas.org
Old State House MuseumLittle RockHistoryFreeArkansas political historyhttps://www.oldstatehouse.com
Mosaic Templars Cultural CenterLittle RockHistoryFreeAfrican American historyhttps://www.mosaictemplarscenter.org
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military HistoryLittle RockMilitaryFreeArkansas military heritagehttps://www.littlerock.gov
ESSE Purse MuseumLittle RockSpecialtyPaidWomen's history through handbagshttps://essepursemuseum.com
Firehouse Museum of ArkansasLittle RockFirefightingFreeHistoric fire equipmenthttps://www.littlerock.gov
Arkansas Inland Maritime MuseumNorth Little RockMaritimePaidUSS Razorback submarinehttps://aimmuseum.org
Arkansas Sports Hall of FameNorth Little RockSportsPaidArkansas sports legendshttps://arksportshalloffame.com
Arkansas National Guard MuseumNorth Little RockMilitaryFreeNational Guard historyhttps://www.argmuseum.com
Mid-America Science MuseumHot SpringsSciencePaidInteractive science exhibitshttps://www.midamericamuseum.org
Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and MuseumHot SpringsHistoryFreeHot Springs National Park historyhttps://www.nps.gov/hosp
Gangster Museum of AmericaHot SpringsHistoryPaidGangster era historyhttps://www.gangstermuseum.com
Josephine Tussaud Wax MuseumHot SpringsWax MuseumPaidCelebrity wax figureshttps://www.hotspringswaxmuseum.com
National Park AquariumHot SpringsAquariumPaidFreshwater & marine lifehttps://nationalparkaquarium.org
Museum of AutomobilesPetit Jean MountainAutomobilePaidClassic automobileshttps://museumofautos.com
Arkansas Railroad MuseumPine BluffRailroadPaidHistoric locomotiveshttps://arkansasrailroadmuseum.org
Arts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasPine BluffArt & ScienceFreeRegional art & sciencehttps://artx3.org
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of FamePine BluffMusicPaidArkansas entertainershttps://www.arkansasentertainershalloffame.org
Delta Cultural CenterHelena-West HelenaHistoryFreeDelta heritage & blueshttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com
Southern Tenant Farmers MuseumTyronzaHistoryPaidAgricultural historyhttps://www.southerntenantfarmersmuseum.com
Johnny Cash Boyhood HomeDyessHistoric HousePaidJohnny Cash historyhttps://dyesscash.astate.edu
Arkansas State University MuseumJonesboroHistoryFreeRegional history & archaeologyhttps://www.astate.edu/museum
Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature CenterJonesboroNatureFreeWildlife & conservationhttps://www.agfc.com
Arkansas Museum of Natural ResourcesSmackoverNatural ResourcesFreeOil & gas historyhttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com
Newton House MuseumEl DoradoHistoric HousePaidSouth Arkansas historyhttps://www.newtonhousemuseum.org
South Arkansas Arboretum Visitor CenterEl DoradoNatureFreeNative plants & ecologyhttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com
Old Independence Regional MuseumBatesvilleHistoryPaidOzark regional historyhttps://www.oirm.org
Museum of the Arkansas Grand PrairieStuttgartHistoryPaidGrand Prairie heritagehttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com
Arkansas Post MuseumGillettHistoryPaidArkansas Post historyhttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com
Saunders MuseumBerryvilleHistoryFreeOzarks historyhttps://www.berryville.com
Shiloh Museum of Ozark HistorySpringdaleHistoryFreeOzark heritagehttps://www.shilohmuseum.org
Siloam Springs MuseumSiloam SpringsHistoryFreeLocal historyhttps://www.siloamspringsmuseum.org
Bradley County Veterans MuseumWarrenMilitaryFreeVeterans historyhttps://bradleycountyveteransmuseum.org
Jacksonville Museum of Military HistoryJacksonvilleMilitaryFreeMilitary exhibitshttps://jacksonvillemuseumofmilitaryhistory.org
Greene County MuseumParagouldHistoryFreeLocal heritagehttps://www.greenecountymuseum.com
Pope County MuseumRussellvilleHistoryFreeRegional historyhttps://popecountymuseum.org
Ozark Folk Center Craft VillageMountain ViewFolk CulturePaidOzark folk traditionshttps://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com

Arkansas Museums Facts

Fact Details
StateArkansas
Approximate Number of MuseumsMore than 200 museums and cultural institutions
Largest Art MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
Most Visited MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
Largest Science MuseumMuseum of Discovery, Little Rock
Most Popular Aviation MuseumArkansas Air & Military Museum, Fayetteville
Largest Natural History MuseumArkansas State University Museum, Jonesboro
Official State History MuseumOld State House Museum, Little Rock
Most Popular Art MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
Popular Free MuseumsCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Museum of Native American History, Old State House Museum, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Largest Museum DistrictDowntown Little Rock Museum District
Major Museum CitiesLittle Rock, Bentonville, Hot Springs, Fayetteville, Fort Smith
Popular Museum CategoriesArt, History, Science, Presidential, Native American, Military, Aviation, Railroad
Historic Landmark MuseumHistoric Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
Best Time to VisitSpring (March–May) and Fall (September–November) provide the most comfortable weather.
Top Family MuseumsMuseum of Discovery, Scott Family Amazeum, Mid-America Science Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Presidential MuseumsWilliam J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, Little Rock
Specialty MuseumsDaisy Airgun Museum, Gangster Museum of America, Museum of Automobiles, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Annual Museum VisitorsArkansas museums attract millions of visitors each year.
Top Museum RegionsNorthwest Arkansas, Central Arkansas, Arkansas Delta, Ouachita Mountains, River Valley
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