HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM

LITTLE ROCK, AR

The Historic Arkansas Museum (HAM) in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a museum dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the history and culture of the state of Arkansas. Established in 1941, the museum is housed in seven historic buildings built between 1827 and 1914, making it the oldest museum in the state. The museum features a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits about Arkansas history, including the state’s early days as part of the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War, and the integration of the University of Arkansas. The museum also offers educational programs and events, including lectures, symposia, and workshops.

The main museum building houses a number of permanent exhibits, including artifacts from the Civil War and the Trail of Tears, an interactive map that shows the history of Arkansas’s Native Americans, and the Arkansas Territorial Restoration. Visitors can also explore the Arkansas Made gallery, which displays the state’s contributions to the world of art and design. Other highlights include the Historic Arkansas Plantation Home, which was built in 1836 and showcases the lifestyles of antebellum Arkansas, and the Arkansas Made Learning Center, which offers hands-on educational activities for children and adults.

The museum also features a variety of temporary exhibits and events, such as the Arkansas Native American Heritage Celebration, which highlights the history and culture of the state’s tribes, and special programs like the Arkansas Foodways Symposium. Visitors can also take part in living history demonstrations, which include Civil War reenactments and blacksmithing workshops. The museum also offers guided tours of the historic buildings, as well as The Quapaw Quarter, an outdoor area that features a variety of sculptures and monuments.

The Historic Arkansas Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free for children under 12, and a nominal fee is charged for adults.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LITTLE ROCK AR. US MID #8400500159

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 78,519 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 5013249351
• website: http://www.historicarkansas.org

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
200 E 3RD ST
LITTLE ROCK
AR
72201-1608

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