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Arkansas Made at the Historic Arkansas Museum

Explore Arkansas's creative legacy through its rich collection of fine, decorative, and mechanical arts at the Historic Arkansas Museum.

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Discover Arkansas's rich artistic heritage at the Historic Arkansas Museum's 'Arkansas Made' collection, showcasing fine, decorative, and mechanical arts crafted by Arkansas artisans from the early 19th century to today. Explore the state's creative legacy through furniture, silver, pottery, quilts, and more.

A brief summary to Arkansas Made

  • Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 1 pm-5 pm

Local tips

  • Check the Historic Arkansas Museum's website for information on current exhibits, events, and demonstrations.
  • Explore the museum's historic grounds, including the oldest building in Little Rock, to experience 19th-century life.
  • Visit the museum store for unique Arkansas-made crafts and souvenirs.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Historic Arkansas Museum is located in downtown Little Rock at 200 E 3rd St. If you are in the River Market District, walk east on 3rd Street for two blocks. The museum will be on your left.

  • Public Transport

    From various points in Little Rock, you can take the Rock Region Metro bus to the downtown area. Route 22 stops at 3rd and Main Street. From there, walk two blocks east on 3rd Street to reach the museum. Alternatively, the METRO Streetcar has a stop at 2nd Street & Scott Street (Historic Arkansas Museum Stop). A single ride fare is $1.25.

  • Driving

    If driving, navigate to 200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR 72201. Free parking is available at the museum. Several parking garages are also located nearby, including the Convention District Garage at 201 Main St. Parking rates vary by location and time of day.

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The 'Arkansas Made' collection at the Historic Arkansas Museum is a pioneering study of Arkansas's artistic heritage, transforming the cultural image of the state from a crude, backwoods pioneer territory to one rich in artistic traditions. For over four decades, the museum's research team has meticulously documented artisans, cabinet makers, silversmiths, potters, fine artists, and quilters from communities across Arkansas. The collection showcases a diverse range of Arkansas-made objects, including furniture, quilts, silver, pottery and firearms. These items reflect the skills and creativity of Arkansas artisans from the frontier period through 1870, and up to the present day. The 'Arkansas Made' research has been showcased through numerous exhibitions and publications, highlighting the museum's collection and other objects found in public and private institutions worldwide. Visitors can explore the museum's galleries to see examples of 'Arkansas Made' art and history, ranging from indigenous Arkansans to contemporary artists and artisans. The Historic Arkansas Museum itself is located on a historic city block that includes the oldest building in Little Rock, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life.

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