Arkansas Museum of Discovery

The Arkansas Museum of Discovery is a science center in downtown Little Rock housed in a multi-story building with dedicated exhibit areas. The space features hands-on displays where visitors of all ages can conduct simple experiments, build things, and see how scientific principles work in practice.

The institution started in 1927 as a natural history museum in a modest downtown storefront. It gradually transformed over the decades into a science and technology center focused on hands-on learning for students and families.

The name reflects the founding idea of learning through hands-on exploration and discovery. You will see families and school groups gathered at stations, working together and asking questions as they interact with exhibits about how things work.

Plan to spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the different areas, especially if you are with children who like to linger at exhibits. Weekends tend to be busier, so visiting on a weekday morning often provides a more relaxed experience.

The center features an unusual electrical device that produces music through high-voltage plasma arcs. Visitors can watch during special demonstrations how electricity is converted into sound and melodies in ways that seem almost magical.

Location: Arkansas

Location: Little Rock

Inception: 1927

Founders: Bernie Babcock

Address: 500 President Clinton Ave

Website: https://museumofdiscovery.org

GPS coordinates: 34.74750,-92.26540

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44