Found the museum driving by to Petit Jean. The front desk…read moreattendant has incredible knowledge of the car collection and history of the Rockefeller's who established the building. Very nice collection to see while traveling.

The cars were wonderful and the venue clean. However, the displays were disorganized; not in era,…read moremake, or any other discernable order. Inconsistent data listings of vehicle stats and poorly written bits about the vehicles made the visit much less fun.

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.

Very nicely done! We had a flight cancellation on a very rainy Saturday which led us to the…read moremuseum. Glad we went. The staff was very nice and the displays were great. Keep up the good work! Thank you!

Since I'm not from this area, I wouldn't know what to expect. Obviously, the early U.S. Army had a…read morefort here. They say something about defending against an Indian uprising. I could write for days about such a thing, but that takes away from the museum. The museum has a few exhibits for free in the lobby. If you want to see the rest of the first, and the second floor, it's $5.00 for adults, which isn't bad, considering the amount of information and the orderly way in which it's presented. Of course, flash photography is not wanted, as it can cause older items to deteriorate more quickly. They had early maps of the area, including a French map of the Native American Indians, which was quite informative. A handy guide to French would have made it accessible to everyone. They presented many items from the 1800s and early 1900s throughout the building, including vehicles, tools, and clothing. There were newspaper articles explaining events. I was surprised to see the creative use of typography, given the difficulty of manually assembling a page of metallic type. Along with this, they showed a couple of printing presses. On the second floor, they went into later years, up through the 1960s, and touched on subjects more likely to still be on the minds of older generations in the area. I suspect that school kids will go to the museum no matter what, but those who don't know about the history of the area should take the trip. Besides, feeding a museum in order to help preserve your history isn't a bad thing at all.

Forget the art pieces. This is a really cool space. Architecturally, it's what I would envision a…read moremodern art museum would look like. I don't have the acumen enough to convey how sick this place is, my vocabulary fails me. You just have to visit it and take it in one angle, one hall way, one vista at time and come away truly impressed. BTW did I talk about the individual pieces on display because they are numerous, vibrant and more importantly- relevant. This is art for the masses. Art has a built in haughtiness but this is more digestible to everyone. The Getty Museum as gorgeous as the grounds are - left this plebeian wanting on its exhibits. Did I mention entrance is complimentary! They should charge. They're worth it.

Why don't they ever answer the phone? The hours on the website say 10 AM, but in many places…read moreonline, it says 11 AM. I called to simply find out when they open. No one ever answers. Generally, no one answers emails. For such a world class museum, is it too much to ask that someone answer the phone? There was a famous speaker there recently, and I had some questions about parking. I am a paid member, and I also paid to hear the speaker. I simply had some questions about parking, and could not find the answer anywhere online. Once again, I called... and no one answered. This is a major blemish on this museum, in my opinion. I sent an email asking for a refund of my membership, but of course never heard back about that, either.

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

If you go to Hot Springs, this is a must. It costs about $16.50 for adults. I'm not sure if…read moredifferent prices for children or other discounts. It's about an hour and half guided tour. If you get Bird, aka "the Bird Man," as a tour guide it will be informative and entertaining. Reminder...you can tip the tour guides. Doesn't seem like people remember to do that. He takes you "through time" and gives you the history of gangsters and Hot Springs. It was so informative and you learn about so many people and places of Hot Springs. They sell hats for men and women. They also sell souvenirs and books. The lady at the check-in desk was very friendly and helpful.

If you are in the area!!! This is a must!! Great info and leave a donation friendly and cute…read moreshop in front

Just an amazing museum. A lot of exhibits, that are well explained. They really put in a lot of…read morework. You learn of the extensive history of Calico Rock, as well as get a perfect glimpse of rural America in the past.

This is a great place to go for a little nostalgia. If you grew up in the '70s, '80s, or '90s--or…read morejust love vintage toys--you have to check out the Retroverse Museum. The toy collection is insanely fun and super well-curated. I saw everything from original Star Wars figures to Matchbox cars and He-Man. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the collections. You can tell a lot of love went into this place. New pieces are added as they are found "in the wild" or donated by collectors and families of collectors that have passed. They even have some duplicate/overflow items available to purchase in a little gift shop area. Tickets are a little pricy, but proceeds are used to maintain the museum, as well as a variety of community events.

My husband and I loved it here! They stayed open a little later so we could visit while we were…read morepassing through Hot Springs, and they were so easy to communicate with and really went our of their way for us! We didn't mind the price of admission, since they give so much back to the community. Excellent cause, such cool selection of collections, and a great tour with fun backstories! We came specifically for Star Wars nostalgia, but were pleasantly surprised with how much else was there! We would definitely come back if we are ever passing through Hot Springs again!

By far one of the coolest museums, this place is massive so plan to spend 2-3 hours there. The gift…read moreshop has a few tshirts and souvenirs, there's also a coffee shop inside museum - I don't recommend was overpriced and watered down.

Great museum with lots of amazing displays. Most are static but there are some interactive one too…read more You walk through the history of the Service, both good and bad. I really appreciate the honesty. The rooms are not that large but they pack a lot into them. The gift shop is small but they have several cool items to purchase. The staff are very helpful and informative. Thank you to all the current and former USMS agents for their service!

For the size of the town, this is a 5-star review…read more There are two floors filled with artifacts, history, and stories of before the town was founded, the founding, the peak years, and the status through to today. The first floor (3 connected rooms) covers what I mentioned above - with both artifacts and signs. The top floor has interesting artifacts like a permanent hair wave machine, a scary looking life-sized doll, artwork, and a bedroom set up as if it were 1890. Took us about an hour and 15 minutes. There was a gentleman when we came it (don't know his name) with a beard that was very helpful, explaining stories and artifacts. He left 45 minutes later when someone came in to take over who sat at a desk.

Such a small museum with a big, rich history! The exhibits provide an extensive history of Eureka…read moreSprings -- including pre colonial arrival. Music, medicine, education even home life has been extensively recorded! It creates a sense of history and home in a converted house. A lovely trip for visitors and town residents.