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.

Lovely, free and an absolute gem of Little Rock. Unlike larger art museums, the Arkansas Arts…read moreCenter hosts a pretty much perfectly digestible amount of art for two hours or so: one main exhibit (currently featuring a Latin@ art exhibit with pieces from the Smithsonian American Art collection) and two smaller, perhaps more permanent galleries. Not enough to become overwhelming, but enough great works to keep you interested. The space itself is also lovely, with a satisfying amount of natural light. Recommend!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

We bring our four grand boys here on a regular basis. They really like the place and it is very…read moresafe for them. They change some of the exhibits every so often. This has a really interesting history of its beginning.

We LOVED this! Touring the USS Razorback was easily one of the coolest things we did in Arkansas…read more Our tour was just us and two other people, so it practically felt like a private tour. Our guide was engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the history so interesting. We especially loved hearing about the Razorback's long second life serving in the Turkish Navy before eventually making her way back to Arkansas. Going down inside the submarine and actually getting to look around was just incredibly cool. We also really enjoyed the museum -- my kid loves old military patches, and they have a HUGE display that was a definite hit. Bonus points for the turtles swimming around in the river. Fascinating history, a fantastic tour, and just a really fun experience. Absolutely recommend it!

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.

Arkansas is known as "The Natural State," it is a Southern state distinguished by its diverse…read moregeography, affordability & natural beauty. Its terrain includes the Ozark & Ouachita mountain ranges, forests, and eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River. With over 3 million residents, it is the 33rd most populous state. Little Rock, the capital is located in the central part of the state.

I lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas for about a year, and I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere…read more Some things that I loved about the place: - Friendly people - the beautiful change of seasons - it's the birthplace of Walmart - lots of thrift stores with clearance items as low as 25cents! - headquarters of Tyson Foods (love that chicken) A couple of my favorite tourist sites: - Botanical Garden of the Ozarks - Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art According to the U.S. News, Fayetteville is one of the top ten places to live. Here are a few stats: Metro Population 538,063 Median Home Price $369,179 Median Monthly Rent $927 Median Age 34.4 years old Average Annual Salary $51,590 Unemployment Rate 4.7% Average Commute 20.7 minutes Average High Temps 67.98° F Average Low Temps 44.96° F Average Rainfall 47.9 inches

This museum is a must see if visiting Hot Springs! Our toddler absolutely loved all the fun things…read moreto play with and see. Especially the indoor water physics machine thing (not sure how to describe it but it was so fun for all of us)! Didn't see the shows offered but we were content seeing all the dinosaurs.

This museum is great for kids of all ages and adults alike…read more There are many interactive displays and exhibits in addition to the educational content and recreational outdoor and indoor fun areas at this museum. I recommend it - especially for younger to elementary and jr high kids.

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.

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!!