Little Rock Museums & History

Arkansas is a state with a rich history just waiting to be explored. The art, culture, and people of the state have plenty of stories to tell and our list of museums is the perfect place to start your history exploring adventure. From old neighborhoods, to tales of heritage, politics and leadership, you'll learn everything there is to know about Arkansas and the people who have helped shape the state.

Venture back in time to the frontier days of the Natural State at the Historic Arkansas Museum. The historic site museum includes five restored, pre-Civil War houses, and the museum center features six galleries that house locally made decorative, mechanical and fine art pieces. With actors portraying residents of the past throughout the historic site, you'll forget we're living in the 21st century.

Address: 200 East 3rd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 324-9351
Web: www.historicarkansas.org

Tour the Old State House Museum and you will be walking through the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. The historic building is now home to exhibits that feature topics like Arkansas women in history, the role of the old capitol building, the political history of the state, folk art, the state's depression era, and much more. You'll leave the Old State House Museum an expert in the history of Arkansas.

Address: 300 West Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 324-9685
Web: www.oldstatehouse.com

Explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in Little Rock, Quapaw Quarter. Over 200 homes and buildings in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check out Scott, Center and Spring streets, where you'll see dozens of homes from the Antebellum and Victorian eras.

Address: 615 E. Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72202 - MAP
Phone: (501) 371-0075
Web: www.quapaw.com

Take a look at the military past of the Natural State at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The museum chronicles Arkansas military history from its function during the state's infancy, to its present day role. Artifacts, photographs, weapons, documents, and uniforms help to detail the state's interesting military experience.

Address: 503 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 - MAP
Phone: (501) 376-4602
Web: www.arkmilitaryheritage.com

Learn about African American history within the state of Arkansas at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. The exhibits at this cultural center focus on the contributions made to business, politics, and arts by African American individuals. The center explores the time periods between 1870 to present day, and sheds light on how important the African American impact has been in the state, the nation and the world.

Address: 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 683-3593
Web: www.mosaictemplarscenter.com

Stroll through the galleries of the Arkansas Arts Center and see masterpieces by some of the most famous artists in the world. Rembrandt, Claude Monet, Picasso, Diego Rivera, Van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Jackson Pollack are just a few artists featured in the art museum. ACC is also home to a children's theater and a studio school.

Address: 501 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 - MAP
Phone: (501) 372-4000
Web: www.arkarts.com

Hang out at the Museum of Discovery and learn something new in a fun way. Subjects like science, math, and technology are learned through fun exhibits like the Bug Zoo, Energy!, Imagination Station, Room to Grow, and Health Hall. The interactive, hands-on exhibits are just the beginning of all the fun to be had at this museum. To experience even more discovery, visit after renovations are completed in January 2012.

Address: 500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 150, Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 396-7050
Web: www.amod.org

Also...

Arkansas State Capitol

Address: 500 Woodlane Dr., Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 682-5173
Web: www.arkansas.gov

Little Rock High School National Historic Site

Address: 1500 S Park St., Little Rock, AR 72202 - MAP
Phone: (501) 447-1400
Web: www.nps.gov

Cherry-Luter Estate

Address: 521 W Scenic Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118 - MAP
Web: www.arkansaspreservation.com

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