Museum of Discovery

Arkansas'S Oldest Museum, Founded 1927 As The Arkansas Museum Of Natural History And Antiquities And Now A Hands On Science Centre In The River Market District Of Little Rock. · Little Rock, Arkansas

The Museum of Discovery has been going since 1927, which makes it the oldest museum in Arkansas, though almost nothing about it feels old - it was rebuilt as a hands-on science centre and sits on the ground floor of a converted warehouse in the River Market. It is aimed squarely at children: a tinkering workshop with real tools, a health and body gallery, an early-years room for under-sixes, and a small live animal collection including snakes and a tarantula that get handled at scheduled times. Being in the River Market means you can park once and fold it into a day that also includes the Clinton Center and lunch.

500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States

Open most days on daytime hours, with a closed weekday in some seasons and closure on major holidays. Admission is ticketed, with reductions for children and seniors. Live animal handling and science demonstrations run to posted times through the day and are worth planning around. School groups fill weekday mornings in term time. Confirm the closed day before travelling.

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