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    4.4 (31 reviews)
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    Holly H.

    Wow! What an old historical home! I absolutely loved walking about reading up on the history. Definitely need 2 hours or more. You could get lost. We had the whole place to ourselves due to the bad weather. So we lucked out. Don't miss it!

    Stephanie K.

    I stumbled upon this while out walking in Little Rock. There was a big sign saying free admissions so in I went. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. There was a lot of history on the building itself. But hands down my favorite part was the two separate areas that displayed different gowns worn by the State Fair Queens and the First Ladies of Arkansas. Some of the First Ladies gowns dated back to the earlier part of the 1900's. So fun to see. I also enjoyed the section that had quilts. They were beautiful. This place can easily be seen in an hour. I would highly recommend going here.

    The fountain on the front plaza
    Matthew H.

    This this was a really cool museum and had tons of things for every age range. We found parking for 3 cars right on the street in front of the museum. Pay at the meters they take credit cards and make sure you come back out to reload after 2 hours. All meters are capped at 2 hours max. We actually saw everything and went to a kids exhibit and got back with 16 minutes on the meter. So plan on an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes to really see everything. The history inside was great. From architectural plans from 100+ years ago on the wall to quilts made by slaves to the clothes of Hillary Clinton the museum has some pretty cool items. One that fought my eye was a machine gun used by Bonny and Clyde. Very wheelchair and stroller accessible. Free to enter and they have donation boxes around in different spots. One thing that was really cool is they had these little blue squares that you could insert your credit card and make an instant $10 donation. I had never seen these before and since I only had large Bill's it made giving a donation very easy. I wish more places had those things!

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    Doug C.

    Outstanding effort to preserve some history of Arkansas. Take the historical tour when in Little Rock, Clinton Library (see my separate review) and here. Great museum of the early days of AR and the people who made the Natural State. During our stop there was a special exhibit of the state governors.

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    Cool if you like history. Only took about 45 min to get through and free admission! Was neat to see what's inside a large old building like that.

    Jennifer N.

    Stopped by here while making a stop in Little Rock for the night on the way home from a road trip. We stayed at the Double Tree next door (Would NOT recommend that hotel) The Old State House was super cute, it's very well kept. It's a nice stroll to take and there are some great photo ops. I would recommend stopping here if you are already in downtown Little Rock.

    Front of the building.
    Christina B.

    We absolutely LOVED this place! This is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. When you first walk in, you are greeted by two very friendly people who hand you a map and two free posters if you so choose. You are then directed to take your tour. There were so many exhibits, antique furniture, jewelry, dresses, musical instruments, award ribbons, and even a pair of Bill Clinton's running shoes! All throughout the place, they have blown up postcards from the 1920's and have displayed them all around the museum. Our favorites were the original wood floors, the outside water fountain and the beautiful grand staircase that seemed fit for the Presidential family. There is also a little playroom for the kids to play in with wooden train-sets and a enlarged candidate booth (I think) for them to take pictures in. Make sure to take a gander into the store and pick up a 10$ t-shirt, postcards, books, coffee cups or beautiful jewelry! Plenty of parking in the front and come prepared to walk a little bit! I would absolutely recommend for those who are as enthralled with History as I am!

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    Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - The Museum shop by the art school w/original artwork 4 Sale .. Gorgeous Artwork by Local Artists

    Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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!

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    Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - The Museum shop by the art school w/original artwork 4 Sale .. Gorgeous Artwork by Local Artists

    The Museum shop by the art school w/original artwork 4 Sale .. Gorgeous Artwork by Local Artists

    Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - This is the art school collection from Kindergarten to 12th grade art on display

    This is the art school collection from Kindergarten to 12th grade art on display

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    Historic Arkansas Museum

    Historic Arkansas Museum

    4.2(17 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    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 museum is free and gives you a history lesson on Arkansas. It not only has a brick and motar…read morebuilding, but their are mock log cabins and other similar structures across the street. There is also a private parking lot for the museum on that side of the street and you will find metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. You can enter the museum from two opposing sides. The main entrance has some enticing sculptures out front and are popular with people taking pictures on. I will admit that their is not much to this museum. It is two levels of exhibits that are available to view. The first is where you will find an information booth, gift shop, meeting room and open space vacant exhibit area. The only actual exhibit on the first floor is Conspicuous Consumption: If you've got it, flaunt it! That displays antique furniture and artifacts. The second floor has the majority of the exhibits including Arkansas art, some of which you can purchase, a large native American exhibit, and the Sturgis Children's Gallery, which is pretty much a kids play area. The native American exhibit is the most detailed and where I spent the majority of my time. The knife exhibit was closed while I was there. I really wanted to see it, but oh well. Visiting the museum is 100% free, but they do offer paid tours. In addition to the inside exhibits, the tour includes a mock historic town located outdoors that has brick/wood made buildings and structures. This is a nice museum. It is pretty clean and well organized. I spent about an hour checking out the museum and walking the grounds. It is definitely a must see while in Little Rock.

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    Historic Arkansas Museum
    Historic Arkansas Museum

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    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site - 7.22.2025

    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

    4.8(98 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Visiting the Little Rock Central High National Historic Site was a must for me as I feel it's…read moreimportant to bear witness to history. In 1957, nine Black students integrated Central High. This integration was considered a test of Brown v. Board of Education that found that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional. The National Historic Site consists of the Visitor Center/Museum, Little Rock Central High School (which is still an operating school), the Commemorative Garden, the Magnolia Mobil Station (which served as an impromptu press base), and the Elizabeth Eckford Bus Bench. It is managed by the National Park Service. Admission is free and they allow photos. The museum is small and does not take very long to walk through, though it will take some time if you read all of the panels and watch the videos. They offer guided tours on certain days. If you're doing a self-guided tour, you cannot enter the school. Central High School is very beautiful. The architecture is a blend of Art Deco and Gothic Revival. Climbing the stairs was an extremely heavy feeling that I wasn't prepared for. As I ascended the stairs, I imagined what it would have felt like to walk through angry mobs just to go to school. It was honestly overwhelming and I don't know if I would have been able to endure such hatred and discrimination. I'm grateful to the Little Rock Nine for their courage, perseverance, and resiliance.

    This was truly an honor to get to experience. Learning more in-depth about the Little Rock Nine…read morethrough videos and displays was truly an informative and amazing experience. My favorite part was touring the grounds of the school and getting to witness where an incredulous civil rights movement happened.

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    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site - Ranger Randy demonstrating some of the activities on those days.

    Ranger Randy demonstrating some of the activities on those days.

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    William J Clinton Presidential Center - Exposed structural beams.

    William J Clinton Presidential Center

    4.1(207 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    The whole spirit of this library breathes new breath into the spirit of progressive democracy…read more From the very large and impressive exhibits to the smallest of contributions. I am so glad we made the effort to witness it all in our short time in Little Rock.

    Admission was $12, reduced for children, veterans, students, groups and seniors. We started by…read moregoing through metal detectors, paid admission and went upstairs to watch an 18 minute movie that Clinton narrated about his life, beliefs & administration. This library houses the largest archival collection in presidential history. There are 80 million bags of documents, 2 million photographs & a full scale replica of the Oval Office. The exhibits on all stage of Clinton's life & gifts from visiting dignitarties. The permanent exhibits at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum reflects the day-to-day workings of the White House and the Clinton administration, including domestic & foreign policy, ceremonies & events along with the daily life of the Clinton family. The exhibits tell the story of Pres. Clinton's life before becoming President, during his terms in office, and his post-Presidential work with the Clinton Foundation & Clinton Global Initiative. The exhibit areas are located on all 3 floors of the Library. The Ground Floor houses the Presidential limousine & Temporary Galleries. The 2nd Floor has the Orientation Theater, a replica of the White House Cabinet Room, the Presidential timeline & exhibit alcoves featuring the work of the Clinton administration. The 3rd Floor houses a replica of the Oval Office, a Temporary Gallery & exhibits about life in the White House. There were lots of videos, photographs, correspondences, and artifacts from Bill's childhood, family, administration, and overall life. We ended in a large gift shop where we purchased a photo of us in the oval office.

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    William J Clinton Presidential Center - 42 bar and table - the bar area.

    42 bar and table - the bar area.

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    42 bar and table - interior dining space.

    William J Clinton Presidential Center - Each column contains blue boxes of presidential records from the White House Office of Agency Liaison.

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    Each column contains blue boxes of presidential records from the White House Office of Agency Liaison.

    MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History

    MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History

    4.4(14 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    This two-floor mansion which it seems will soon be adjacent to a much larger art gallery offers…read moreboth a general history of the state of Arkansas and its contribution to military history as well as a specific exhibition dedicated to its namesake. Douglas MacArthur is an interesting historical figure; while the place unsurprisingly paints a favorable picture of him, the museum presents some controversy for the viewer to think about. Much of the other exhibitions were primary source photographs or paintings from the time of various wars. It isn't fancy, but it does allow the viewer to make up his or her own mind, and there's plenty to ponder. Given that the museum is free to enter, I expect that visitorship will only grow as the next door building opens, and I certainly think it's worth a look.

    This museum is awesome. It gives you a good look at the State's military history. It is in an old…read moreArsenal building and has two floors of exhibits. It has artifacts, displays, videos, pictures, and placards detailing Arkansas and some of the state's famous residents' contributions to wars including the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. There is parking right out front of the museum and in the lot that belongs to the neighboring park as well. One of the best parts of the museum, and there are many, is that it is free. The museum has a meeting/conference area on the 2nd floor, where chairs are situated in a square around the room's perimeter. The museum is small but packed. It is also well organized. There are no guides and there was only one guy sitting at the front desk at the entrance and he never left his post. Some of the more notable exhibits in the museum include the General MacArthur exhibit on 2nd floor. General MacArthur was actually born in Little Rock.....who knew? There is also a large exhibit on Asian Americans that fought in WWII, women suffrage posters/cartoons and a Jeep display. If you do visit this Museum, I encourage you to venture outside and take a look a the nearby memorials, markers, and placards. They added to my museum experience. I highly recommend checking this museum out. I really enjoyed my time here and learned a lot. Between the adjoining park, the fine arts, memorials, and other attractions, you can actually make a day of it.

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    MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History
    MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History
    MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History

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