A wonderful asset for southeast Arkansas. Rotating gallery exhibits, interactive children's…read moreactivities, live music, performing arts, all under one roof!

From the owner: From the Executive Director:…read more The Arts & Science Center is an intersection of arts, science, and performing arts--bringing people together for exhibitions, hands-on art and science activities, theater, and music--serving as a cultural gathering place for people who might, otherwise, never cross paths. Think of The Center as a magnet for creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Art exhibitions feature the work of Arkansas artists, art of the Delta, and art by African American artists. Community gathers to meet the artists at openings where ArtKrewe volunteers host receptions in the tradition of true Southern hospitality. Artists often give free art workshops during 2nd Saturday Family FunDays--exceptional opportunities to meet and learn from artists firsthand. Science exhibitions come to us through partnership in the Arkansas Discovery Network which is funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. Science exhibitions are also free and 2nd Saturday Family FunDays alternate hands-on art and science for young and old. We provide a venue and activities that encourage inter-generational learning and play. Many of our science activities originate from the best science museums in the United States: San Francisco's Exploratorium, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Oregon's Museum of Science and Industry.

This is one awesome place with lots of farming and equipment displays. This is a state park and is…read morefree and could easily charge stuff fee. Has three buildings, an old Mercantile store filled with memorabilia when cotton was king. Next is the self guided tour though a completely refurbished cotton gin, unbelievable a must see. And last is the huge cotton seed bin turned into a museum displaying old equipment from the horse and buggy days. This is a hidden Arkansas treasure and very well worth the visit. Can't believe its free. Highly recommend and well and would go back. Would give 10 stars if could.

In all of our many years of traveling, this museum perhaps is the greatest disappointment!! The…read moreinclusion of the word 'historic' in the museum name suggests that one would find a considerable number of artifacts representing the history of the state. Quite the contrary, what is found almost totally is a group of contemporary art works that have very little to do with the state and its history! Very importantly, the entire upper floor was closed during our visit (and has been closed for several months, according to other reviews). Just a few minutes spent in the display area was quite sufficient! Admittendly, there is an outdoor area with various buildings that can be toured for a fee, but this tour is of limited benefit and not of much interest on a summer afternoon. On a hot summer day, a museum provides respite from the heat and humidity, but there is very little in this museum to keep one's interest for long. Furthermore, the gift shop can be skipped, as it has almost nothing of value. Are there any professionals who work in this museum? It appears not! Is this museum ever evaluated by the leadership?? What a shame!! In reality, the real benefit of this museum is to provide a temperature-controlled place to wait for the free streetcar, which stops right across the street!!

It's rare for me to give less than 4 stars. But this was not what I was expecting. I really thought…read morethere was going to be history of the trail of tears which is why we came. Also the Heritage website is confusing so we went to the wrong place first. But the artwork was pretty and it is free to go through the museum so it wasn't a total loss. I do appreciate all the Arkansas made art. I'd still say to visit as long as you are aware what it is. To be fair, they did appear to have a section blocked off so I wonder if they were changing out the displays.

This recently renovated museum with huge new addition deserves a visit. The art collection is quite…read morevaried, and it is displayed more thematically than chronological. There is a handsome restaurant near the parking lot entrance. Free admission and free parking.

150 million dollars and yet none of the money was spent in training staff. the "guards" are rude…read moreand will follow you around as you view the art. Our group was told multiple times to stay 1-2 feet away from the art work and not in a professional tone. We gave up after the guards kept follow us around as if we're going to steal the art work. They come ruined the viewing experience, will not recommend to anyone.

We got here at 3pm and wish we would have had more time. The people here were very friendly and…read morehelpful. The price to get in was very reasonable. I couldn't believe how few people were here but it must not be spring break for them. We loved all the hands on activities they had. The earthquake pad, laying on a bed of nails, balancing on a board. We couldn't have really spent 4 hours here. The kids enjoyed so much. There were only a few things out of order but they had such a great variety of things to do!

Our kids are 2 & 4, they had a blast. I am not sure how to rate for older kids. The staff were…read moreoverly friendly and informative!! Definitely great for an afternoon of bad weather or heat.

Came here to take a tour. This was absolutely amazing. The massive amount of history that you're…read moreable to walk through is astounding. This is a must see if in the area.

This place was so awesome we actually went twice while staying in the area. Our tour guides were…read moreboth great and gave us so much information. The girl selling tickets didn't seem to like her job much but everyone else was friendly and helpful. I'm 6'4" and was able to get through pretty well, my 6'7" brother had a bit more trouble. It's definitely not the place to go if you're claustrophobic or not able to bend very well. Try the example door opening outside before you go! My son is a history fan and loves to learn about WWI and WWII so this was a favorite for him.

I would recommend the Gangster Museum if the history is interesting to you. It's a very…read more"tourist-y" place but it's also historically accurate and the staff is good at what they do. I have been 3 times total. Once as a tourist myself, and twice taking others after I moved here. Some loved it and found it very interesting and others were bored to tears, visibly yawning as we walked from room to room. I think it's terrific, but again, subjective. /Gangster

I cannot say this place is amazing but I will say they try very hard. It's amazing to me how much…read morehistory there is that ties the mob to Hot Springs and yet there's only this tiny little place capitalizing on it. So many cool stories that could be capitalized on. They don't have a ton of paraphernalia but the tour guide is very knowledgeable and the videos share a great deal of history and neat tidbits. If I was a millionaire, I'd be all over marketing this as the original vacation spot to the mob and bootleggers... so much that could be done. It's worth the hour here to check it out.

Fantastic Museum Highly Recommend something Free to take the kiddies no see & they have a lovely…read moreart school & if you are local you can go there & enroll for art classes for 2 .. makes me wish I was local that would be something I would love to take my mother to .. share time with that loved one or friend or partner.. If I recall correctly its only like $40.00 which covers the art class & supplies which is in my opinion and awesome deal Museum Restaurant. Decent Food but "Real Drinks" Menu is in need of ReVamp lack of quality ingredients * Bloodymary Mix TRY "Zing Zang" Brand.

Wow, this is an amazing fine arts museum that is FREE! Yes, complete FREE but they do take…read moredonations. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is treasure nestled in the heart of Little Rock, easily accessible for both locals and tourists. During my visit, they had an exhibition for Native American artists and I was pleasantly surprised by the Pablo Picasso pieces that were on loan to this museum. Beautifully curated selection of artworks in a building that I consider art itself because of the amazing design and windowed 2nd floor that overlooks Little Rock! They also offer fun, hands on courses for all types of art including painting, sculpting, and even jewelry making. I did not have time to take any courses though. I spent roughly 2 hours and was able to see everything! Whether you have a couple of hours to spare or a whole day, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is highly recommended for anyone with an appreciation for art. A MUST SEE destination in Little Rock!