Arkansas Rock 'N' Roll Highway 67 Museum

In the 1950s, clubs and joints along the stretch of Highway 67 from Newport to Pocahontas played host to Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Sonny Burgess and Billy Lee Riley. The Arkansas Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67 Museum chronicles the music greats and delves into the local aspects of the popular music progression that birthed the genre we now call rock 'n' roll.

Formerly located at located at Second and Hazel Streets in Downtown Newport, the Arkansas Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67 Museum is currently closed to the public and will celebrate its grand reopening in 2025 at Arkansas State University. This event marks a significant milestone in preserving and honoring the region's rich musical heritage. Stay tuned for more details!