If you’re looking for a fun and educational day out, there’s nothing better than visiting a museum! The Fort Smith, AR area contains some of the best museums in the state, with something to appeal to everyone just a short drive away.
1. Fort Smith Trolley Museum
This interactive museum is a real favorite with Fort Smith residents, offering visitors the opportunity to buy a ticket to the past and journey to the days when streetcars were common on the streets of the city. With a range of exhibits as well as several working vehicles in its collection, the Fort Smith Trolley Museum is sure to keep you entertained.
The streetcar runs every day, costing just $4 for adults and $2 for children to ride. Hours vary depending on the season, so be sure to check the museum’s official website before you go. Find the museum on South 4th Street.
2. Fort Smith Museum of History
Fort Smith is an old town with a fascinating past and the city’s History Museum is the perfect place to learn about the area’s heritage. Located in a historic building on Rogers Avenue, close to the Fort Smith Historic Site, it contains immersive exhibits including a reconstructed courtroom, pharmacy, and ice cream store.
Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for children under 15, and free for kids under 6.
3. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Passionate about the finer things in life? Fort Smith Regional Art Museum is the place to be. Focusing on modern art, the museum displays works from around the world, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and more.
Exhibitions are rotated regularly, so there’s always something new to see. Originally opened in 1948, the museum is now housed in a purpose-built 16,000 square foot facility. Opening hours are from 11am to 6pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and from 1pm to 5pm on Sundays. General admission is free.
4. Fort Smith Air Museum
Fort Smith is a city with a long, proud history of air travel. Today, city residents and visitors alike can learn all about this fascinating aspect of the city’s past at the Fort Smith Air Museum. Located inside the Regional Airport Terminal, it contains 64 display cases documenting famous aviators and aircraft from Fort Smith and beyond.
There’s also a preserved Piper J-3 Cub for visitors to observe, a light aircraft manufactured between 1938 and 1947. The museum is open from 5:30am to 11pm from Monday to Sunday and is free to visit. Although it’s popular with folks taking flights, the museum is located in the public area of the terminal and can be visited by anyone.
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