Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources and its collection

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources is located in Smackover, Arkansas, in the United States. It is not just a museum but also a state park, offering visitors a unique blend of educational and recreational opportunities. The museum is dedicated to telling the history of the petroleum and brine industries, which were key economic movements in South Arkansas.

Exhibits and Features of the Museum

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources houses a 25,000 square feet main exhibition center. It features operating replicas of oil machinery, providing a hands-on experience of the oil industry. Additionally, the museum has recreated a boom-era street scene in Smackover, offering a glimpse into the past. It also has a 10,800 square feet collection/archive center, where various artifacts and documents related to the industries are preserved.

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Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
4087 Smackover Hwy
AR 71762 Smackover
Arkansas

Visitor information Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
8:00 – 17:00
Thursday
8:00 – 17:00
Friday
8:00 – 17:00
Saturday
8:00 – 17:00
Sunday
13:00 – 17:00

Admission

0+Free

Facilities

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Location & Map

4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover

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