Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Hot Springs

Mid-America Science Museum

Mid-America Science Museum

Interactive exhibits exploring science. Splashy exhibits, such as a giant Tesla coil, mix education & entertainment in a kid-friendly venue.

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Gann Museum of Saline County

Gann Museum of Saline County

Landmark building with diverse artifacts. County museum in a historic 1893 building featuring local & Native American artifacts & memorabilia.

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Wildwood Park for the Arts

Wildwood Park for the Arts

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The Wonder Place

The Wonder Place

Play facility for children 8 & under. This indoor play facility for 8-&-under kids has climbing, drama & art activities & a toy store.

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Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo

Exotic animals plus a train & carousel. This 33-acre zoo displays more than 700 animals & has a train, antique carousel & playground.

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Central High Museum

Central High Museum

Iconic site in desegregation of schools. Prominent school where the Little Rock Nine entered in 1957 in a move to desegregate public schools.

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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Exhibits about desegregation history. Museum at an operating high school that was the site of pivotal desegregation events in 1957.

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Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

African American history museum. Museum with exhibits on African American history, culture & community in Arkansas, plus a gift shop.

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ESSE Purse Museum & Store

ESSE Purse Museum & Store

Showcase for 20th-century handbags. Handbag museum featuring a permanent exhibition of purses & their contents from 1900–1999.

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Old State House Museum

Old State House Museum

Arkansas history in a landmark building. National Historic Landmark building featuring permanent & traveling exhibits on Arkansas history.

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Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

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Historic Arkansas Museum

Historic Arkansas Museum

Art, history & interactive exhibits. Local art & history museum featuring artifacts, 19th-century structures & historical re-enactments.

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MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Rotating exhibits in a national landmark. The state's military heritage told through rotating exhibits in the birthplace of Douglas MacArthur.

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The "Little Rock"

The "Little Rock"

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USS Razorback

USS Razorback

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Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

WWII-era submarine tour & other exhibits. Exhibits on naval history & Arkansas aquaculture, plus tours of USS Razorback, a WWII-era submarine.

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Museum of Discovery

Museum of Discovery

Interactive science exhibits for kids. Playful, interactive exhibits exploring scientific concepts at this family-friendly destination.

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AGFC Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

AGFC Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

Nature center in a park-based setting. Expansive nature center showcasing the region's fish & wildlife through exhibits, trails & programs.

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William J. Clinton Library and Museum

William J. Clinton Library and Museum

Exhibits on the 42nd President & a park. 3 floors of exhibits & memorabilia related to Clinton's life & presidency, plus a 30-acre park.

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The Old Mill

The Old Mill

Historic structure in a public park. Quaint 1880's-style water mill with rustic outdoor sculptures, located in T.R. Pugh Memorial Park.

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