Historic Arkansas Museum

The Historic Arkansas Museum is a historic site museum of Arkansas's frontier days. Five pre-Civil War houses, on their original block, are restored to antebellum appearances. Guided tours of the historic houses encounter actors portraying original residents.

The museum center features the museum's outstanding collection of Arkansas-made decorative, mechanical, and fine arts objects in six galleries. You'll also find a wonderful museum store, living history theater, educational areas and much more.

Mission:

The mission of this history and historic site museum is to communicate the early history of Arkansas and its creative legacy through preserving, interpreting, and presenting stories and collections for the education and enjoyment of the people we serve.
December 18, 1996.

Vision:
The achievement of excellence follows a shared vision, which includes the discipline of planning and openness to fresh ideas.