ARKANSAS MUSEUM AND CULTURAL COMMISSION

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR

The Arkansas Museum and Cultural Commission in Hot Springs National Park is a state-run museum that offers a wide range of cultural experiences. It is housed in the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, which was built in 1915. The main building is the centerpiece of the Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center and Historic District and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits that focus on the history and culture of Arkansas and the surrounding region. Exhibits include artifacts from the Hot Springs area, from early Native American tribes to early settlers, and also feature artifacts from the Civil War, World War I, and other historical events. There are also collections of artifacts related to the American Revolution, the Fur Trade, and the Trail of Tears. In addition to the permanent and rotating exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and special events.

The museum also has a gift shop, which sells a variety of items related to Arkansas and the Hot Springs area, including books, postcards, jewelry, ceramics, and other souvenirs. The museum is open year-round and offers free admission. It is a great place to learn more about the culture and history of Arkansas and the Hot Springs area.

ARKANSAS MUSEUM AND CULTURAL COMMISSION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK AR. US MID #8400500044

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 5017673461

ARKANSAS MUSEUM AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
500 MID AMERICA BLVD
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK
AR
71913

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