Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

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

Art Alley

Art Alley

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Searcy Art Gallery

Searcy Art Gallery

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Pioneer Village

Pioneer Village

19th-century buildings & artifacts. 19th-century village featuring a log house, school & barn filled with farm equipment & artifacts.

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MoPac Rail Museum

MoPac Rail Museum

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Ruland Junction Train Museum

Ruland Junction Train Museum

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Beaverfork Park Lake

Beaverfork Park Lake

25-acre site for swimming & boating. Vast lakefront area with swimming, fishing, a boat launch, sports facilities & picnic areas.

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Faulkner County Museum

Faulkner County Museum

Local heritage museum in a former jail. 1896 jail turned museum with county artifacts, photos, family history files & a model train display.

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Baum Gallery

Baum Gallery

College venue for student & local art. Small facility at the University of Central Arkansas with exhibits showcasing regional artists.

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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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Plantation Agriculture Museum

Plantation Agriculture Museum

Exhibits on cotton agriculture history. Educational exhibits on Arkansas's cotton agriculture history from 1836 through World War II.

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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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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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USS Razorback

USS Razorback

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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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The "Little Rock"

The "Little Rock"

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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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Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden

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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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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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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

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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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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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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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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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