Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal

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Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, Military history museum in Little Rock, United States.

The Tower Building features an octagonal design with three floors, constructed using timbers from Pine Bluff and stone from the Arkansas River.

The federal government established this military installation in 1836 when Arkansas entered the Union, with construction completed in 1841 at a cost of 30,000 dollars.

The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History exhibits documents the contributions of Arkansas citizens through multiple military conflicts across different periods.

The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with closures on major holidays.

General Douglas MacArthur was born in this building in 1880 when it served as military quarters during its time as the Little Rock Barracks.

Location: Little Rock

Floors above the ground: 3

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00; Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve,New Year's Eve,New Year's Day off

Phone: +15013764602

Email: macarthur@littlerock.gov

Website: https://littlerock.gov/for-residents/parks-and-recreation/macarthur-museum-of-arkansas-military-history/visit

GPS coordinates: 34.73833,-92.26522

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26

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