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Experience the arts in Central Arkansas

Jul 06, 2023

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Welcome to the newly reimagined Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), the largest cultural institution of its kind in the state. Founded in 1937 in the heart of the city’s oldest municipal park (MacArt...

An outdoor setting that shows the façade of a contemporary building. A large walkway with white concrete, block-style benches is in the foreground. The building is raised more than 12 feet off the ground and sits on V-shaped stilts. The front of the building is an all-glass façade and people can be seen inside. The roofline is in a zig-zag shape. The colors are all white and cream with black window panes.

Division of Arkansas Heritage sites provide virtual experiences for travelers

Aug 20, 2020

Melissa Conley

Although it isn’t quite business-as-usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still ways you and your family can enjoy visiting Division of Arkansas Heritage sites across the state.

Exterior image of the Old State House Museum.

The Road to Civil Rights in Arkansas

Jul 29, 2019

Encyclopedia of Arkansas

The rich history of Civil Rights in Arkansas survives in sites across the state that preserve our cultural memories. Our historic sites are filled with stories of human dignity and courage, and vital ...