Best Museums in Benton

"The Museum of Discovery was established in 1927 and is the oldest museum in Little Rock. By finding new discoveries every day, the museum strictly follows its mission “to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment.” The exhibits are practical in nature and are created to enrich young and old. From summer camps, educational programs, teaching resources to community outreach, the Museum of Discovery welcomes people from all backgrounds and with diverse interests."

"The Museum of Discovery is now located within the River Market District, but when it first opened in 1927, it was located on Main Street. The museum then moved to City Hall and then MacArthur Park, before finding its home at the River Market in 1998. Visitors can enter the Tesla Theater and Tornado Alley Theater to experience science as well as interact with the four permanent exhibits."

"Museum of Discovery is a history and natural science facility located in President Clinton Avenue at the downtown region of Little Rock. This museum, which is also the oldest in the city is a good spot the whole family will love to explore. This makes one of the fun things to do in Little Rock."

"Why You’ll Love It: This is a hands-on learning museum great for kids. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum offers community events and traveling exhibits. The world’s most powerful conical Tesla coil and gadgets from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang are a few of the attractions at the Mid America Science Museum."

"The Mid-America Science Museum has interactive exhibits and programs focused on science. Kids love the, more than 100, hands on exhibits at the museum. See the World’s Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil with 1.5 million volts of electricity and explore the solar system in their 180-degree planetarium style theater."

"It is geared for kids, but honestly everyone will love going. Almost everything is interactive. Worth a visit but expect to Spend 2-3  hours here."

"Named for General Douglas MacArthur, who was born in the building, the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History has a fine collection of military artifacts dating from pre-civil war days to the present. Admission is always free!"

"The Museum of Arkansas Military History takes a look at all of the ways the state has contributed to each American War. Exhibits in the museum include artifacts, documents, photos, uniforms, and weapons."

"Not only can you observe impressively detailed model trains and towns, you can also operate the trains on the tracks. All of the displays were built by the Moshinskie family. You’ll see sites from all over the United States, shrunken down for your enjoyment."

"Central Arkansas Nature Center is a nature center located on President Clinton Avenue in Julius Breckling Riverfront Park along the Arkansas River. Housed in a 16,232 square foot building that sits on a 3.4-acre site, the center contains exhibits that display examples of fish and wildlife typically found in the state of Arkansas. Because of its location along the river, visitors can see live examples of wildlife in the urban park."

"Located on President Clinton Avenue right in Julius Breckling Riverfront Park is the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. It is along the Arkansas River, this area makes one of the things to see in little rock."

"The nature center is something else to add to your itinerary if you’re looking for free things to do. There are a number of exhibits there as well as walking trails where you may see wildlife."

"The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum can be found alongside the Arkansas River in North Little Rock. The main attractions at this naval museum include two floating vessels involved in World War II - a tugboat recognized as a Historic National Landmark, and a USS Razorback submarine that was present in Tokyo Bay when Japan formally surrendered the war. Visitors can take a guided tour on and into the operational submarine, getting a good sense of the inner workings of the ship."

"The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is the only place where visitors can see 2 floating Naval vessels used in World War II. Visitors can see the tugboat Hoga and the submarine USS Razorback. The USS Razorback is 90% operational and maintained as authentically as possible."

"One of Arkansas’s hidden gems, Heifer International teaches visitors of all ages about the global issues of hunger and poverty. The Heifer Village offers educational programs and activities. Guests are invited to explore exhibits and learn about the lush wetlands created from a former industrial waste site."

"Look no further than the Rail Yard located in East Village, Little Rock. With the food and drink options always changing, no trip is ever the same. You will definitely find one the best atmospheres of any Little Rock outdoor bar at the Rail Yard for sure!"

"We rolled into LR looking for a dinner spot and my fellow Yelpers rated The Rail Yard high so we stopped in on a Wednesday evening. From the jump this joint…”more"

"The Rail Yard Little Rock is an urban beer garden with dedicated food trucks. Locals, and especially cyclists, love to hang out here and enjoy the sunshine."

"Cannibal & Craft is a classic cocktail and tiki bar serving you amazing cocktails made with house-made syrups and fresh-squeezed juice!. Watch out – the fishbowls are dangerous. This lounge and nightclub located in the Little Rock River Market is your perfect escape from reality."

"The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is where desegregation began in 1957 and while this school is still in use today, people can take guided tours inside and walk along the grounds. The guided tours are offered at nine in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each tour may be different, because the route depends on what is happening at the school at the time."

"Although you can’t enter the school itself, Little Rock Central High School has a visitor’s center. You can go and learn more about the civil rights events that occurred there and throughout Little Rock during the Civil Rights movements of the 1960s."

"LibrariesRiver Market District, Little Rock, AR MoreLess Info. Opened in 2004, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library has an astounding number of official documents, photographs and videotapes, which document the life and career of President Clinton. The permanent collection depicts exactly the period spent in the Oval Office."

"1200 President Clinton AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201(501) 374-4242. William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of former president Bill Clinton and has the largest archive collection in the United States."

"Sunday brunch is popular on Easter and Mother's Day, but it's a good excuse to check out these great restaurants any time. Brunch menus are usually a sampling of the restaurants' regular menu, and a bit cheaper than dinner."