The Historic Arkansas Museum

The Historic Arkansas Museum is located in the downtown little Rock area. The galleries are free but the houses and buildings onsite require a fee to tour.

Admission for tour of historic homes:
Adults - $2.50
Children (under 18) - $1
Seniors (over 65) - $1.50

Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.(Tours depart hourly except noon; last tour is at 4 p.m. daily)

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter and Thanksgiving

My husband and I took a look around today and I got a few shots before my camera batteries died.

Quilts

Spectacles

The image

Contacts

These were HUGE, big enough to cover the whole front of an eye.

Glass exhibit

Last pic, batteries were low and pics were getting even fuzzier

Comments: 20

Laurun M. Dec 15, 2007, 8:24pm EST

Are you making a spectacle out of yourself again!!! LOL. I like the textiles. The admission fee is more than reasonable. Thanks for the mini tour.

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Elaine B. Dec 15, 2007, 9:26pm EST

The admission fee is pretty reasonable. Nice photos!

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William M. Dec 15, 2007, 9:44pm EST

Excellent article. Great photos.

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Sue M. Dec 15, 2007, 10:03pm EST

Nice photo essay of the museum, Dani!

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Barbra L. Dec 15, 2007, 11:06pm EST

Very nicely done, Dani! Beautifully formatted.

Very informative and your photos shown on my screen with wonderful clarity. Thank you for such a beautiful presentation.

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Joan O. Dec 15, 2007, 11:07pm EST

Enjoyed your photo essay of your museum. I love quilts.

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Marie L. Dec 16, 2007, 12:47pm EST

What a neat essay -- I would love to visit the museum someday!

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Bob C. Dec 16, 2007, 12:48pm EST

Great shots! looks like a cool place!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 17, 2007, 10:37am EST

Very nice museum. Looks like they have quite a variety of items to look at.

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Mary H. Dec 17, 2007, 11:05am EST

Nice! I spent a night in LR once, right by the river. It was a really nice town!

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M & M. Dec 19, 2007, 2:21pm EST

Thank you so very much. I felt like I was there. Great posting.

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Jaye S. Dec 19, 2007, 2:39pm EST

Great pictures. Looks like a nice time, especially for those prices.

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Peter Wimsey Dec 23, 2007, 7:21am EST

Lovely Photoessay. I have featured it in my "Rmmage Sale".

Treasures and trash at the Gather Rummage Sale

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Chuck M. Dec 23, 2007, 8:12am EST

Fantastic photo essay! I loved this! Thanks!

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Sheila Deeth Dec 23, 2007, 7:43pm EST

This was a fun visit. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I always find my camera batteries die at the wrong time...

Came here via Peter's Rummage Sale. Pleased to meet you.

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