Free museum featuring Arkansas history. It's beautifully set up, the displays are great, and the…read moregrounds are well kept. I would recommend a visit!

This Old State House from 1833, is the original state capitol building of Arkansas. It was here…read morethat Arkansas was admitted into the Union, a fatal knife fight between two sitting legislators took place, Arkansas voted to secede from the US & join the Confederacy, pioneering medical research into hookworm & malaria occurred and it's the site of 2 election night victories by a president . In 1836, Arkansas became a state. The Greek Revival architectural style emphasized the connection between the newest state & the original democracy of ancient Greece. In 1947, the Old State House was made a museum & placed on the National Register of Historic Places Exhibits about governors, First Ladies dresses, documents, and a vast collection of artifacts related to Arkansas history are inside this free landmark.. This Old State House from 1833, is the original state capitol building of Arkansas. It was here that Arkansas was admitted into the Union, a fatal knife fight between two sitting legislators took place, Arkansas voted to secede from the US & join the Confederacy, pioneering medical research into hookworm & malaria occurred and it's the site of 2 election night victories by a president . In 1836, Arkansas became a state. The Greek Revival architectural style emphasized the connection between the newest state & the original democracy of ancient Greece. In 1947, the Old State House was made a museum & placed on the National Register of Historic Places by

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.

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!

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.

The Esse purse Museum is a wonderful stop if you in Little Rock! Beautifully displayed purses, etc…read morefrom the 20th century with lots of details. Worth every bit & more of the $10 ticket price!

Interesting place to visit Not very large but gives a nice view of purses through the decades…read morefrom 1900 - 1990s. Also some fun vintage cosmetics and the like. $10 self guided tour. The gift shop has some BEAUTIFUL purses!

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.

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!!

I heard that the Little Rock High museum was a must see while there so I decided to check it out…read more The museum/visitor center is about a block away from Little Rock High, so it literally took a couple minutes to walk there. I'm not sure if they have a parking lot since u walked there, but it seems like they have plenty of street parking since I saw a lot of people parking on various sides of the museum. The museum itself was really interesting and even though it was small it was very informative and provided ample methods of learning the information, including videos, audio, timelines, and other information.

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.

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.