The Old State House Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas, is the state's oldest standing capitol…read morebuilding, west of the Mississippi River, now a museum interpreting Arkansas history from statehood to the present. I haven't been here since my 5th grade class field trip. It features exhibits on Arkansas's political and cultural history, including the First Families' gowns, battle flags, and African-American quilts. It was the site of Bill Clinton's presidential campaign announcement and election night celebrations. Worth a visit, if you are in the area and it's free!

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!

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!

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.

This is a small plaza located right between the River Market and Riverfront Park. It used to be…read morecalled the Riverfest Plaza, named after the now defunct annual Riverfest, which discontinued in 2018, after a 40-year run. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance to/from the park and the meters run from 8AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. The plaza overlooks the amphitheater and Arkansas River, even though it is sitting a little ways back and the view is somewhat obstructed. It is home to and primarily consists of the River Market Pavilions, two open air pavilions that can host 1,000 guests. The Plaza is available to rent and hosts a weekly farmers market in the summer and other special events including weddings, ceremonies, corporate functions, ceremonies, festivals and live music. The Plaza is marked by a sculpture, River Market Pig by Sandy Scott, which was installed in 2004. It is somewhat iconic. It is not climate controlled, so no heat or A/C. It is a nice area that is well maintained. Outside of any events, it is just a covered cement slab. This is a cool and neat place to hold or visit an event.

This was a wonderful surprise of a museum! Even those not into purses or fashion, will like this…read more It's much more than a purse museum. It's a walk through history. Everything is presented beautifully & in a way to appreciate the artistry but also the functionality & how those changed according to what was going on in the world at the time. The displays also include a wonderful collection of items women carried in their purses. Doesn't take long but you'll leave with a lot. I learned so much. My husband enjoyed it as much as I did. And the gift shop is filled with fabulous things!

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!

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.

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.

Great farmer's market and vegetables. The workers are kind. It is self serve and lively. Free coffeeread more

See this beautiful and historical building from up above. I've created a drone video depicting is…read moremagnificence. Thank you for taking a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRxLGFOq9kM