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ROUNDUP 8 WHAT'S UP! DECEMBER 23-29, 2018 History, Mystery, Plenty Of Fun Museums offer respite for the visiting and the bored BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette N orthwest Arkansas enjoys museums that collect and interpret art, history, politics, retail and more. Here are some things that might be fun for kids out of school or visitors in town for the holidays. BELLA VISTA Bella Vista Historical Museum The Bella Vista Historical Museum, operated by the Bella Vista Historical Society with an all-volunteer staff, features exhibits representing the past 103 years of Bella Vista history from the time Lake Bella Vista was created in 1915. The museum's gift shop is the only place in Bella Vista offering a vari- ety of Bella Vista souvenir items from postcards to jigsaw puzzles, the newest among them depicting the popular "Bella Vista rocks." WHEN — 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday WHERE — 1885 Bella Vista Way, next door to the American Legion COST — Free INFO — 855-2335; bellavistamuseum.org ALSO NEW — Hundreds of vintage salt and pepper shakers were donated to the gift shop in December to sell as a fundraiser for the museum. BENTONVILLE Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened to the public on 11-11-11 and was founded in 2005 by the Walton Family Foundation as a nonprofit chari- table organization for all to enjoy. WHEN — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; closing at 2 p.m Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day; regularly closed Tuesday WHERE — 600 Museum Way COST — Admission to the permanent collection is always free INFO — 418-5700; crystalbridges.org CURRENT EXHIBITS — In addition to "Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices — 1950s to Now," currently on show at Crystal Bridges are these focus exhibitions: "Amy Sherald," through Dec. 31; "In Conversation: Will Wilson and Edward Curtis," through February; and "Personal Space," through March. Museum of Native American History The Museum of Native American History invites visitors to walk through America's past. From the woolly mammoth skeleton that greets guests at the front door, to rare Mississippian head pots, to art and artifacts from the early reservation period, the museum's authentic collection gives a glimpse into the richly diverse cultural history of the first Americans. WHEN — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Satur- day; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day WHERE — 202 S.W. O St. COST — Free INFO — 273-2456; monah.us Peel Mansion Museum The Peel Mansion Museum is all decked out for the holidays in Victorian Christmas-past decor. The Carriage House and Conservatory are decorated in Christmas present and future themes. And the museum store in the historic Andy Lynch cabin is freshly stocked. WHEN — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sat- urday for the museum and gift shop; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. for the grounds; closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 WHERE — 400 S. Walton Blvd. COST — Free INFO — 254-3870; peelcompton.org Walmart Museum Located on the downtown square in Bentonville, the museum features Walton's 5&10, a world-class exhibit gallery and The Spark Cafe Soda Fountain. WHEN — Regular hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday; special holiday hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 31; noon-9 p.m. Jan. 1 WHERE — 105 N. Main St. COST — Free INFO — 273-1329; WmtMuseum@ Walmart.com BONUS — The Spark Cafe Soda Fountain serves Spark Cream, custom-made ice cream in Walmart colors of blue and yellow. Scott Family Amazeum The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum for chil- dren and families. WHEN — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Satur- day; 1-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesdays and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day WHERE — 1009 Museum Way COST — $9.50 all ages INFO — 696-9280; amazeum.org CURRENT EXHIBITS — "Eat Well, Play Well," through Jan. 20, and "Magnifi- cent Me," through May 12. ROGERS Rogers Historical Museum Completely revamped in its new space Courtesy Photo The Museum of Native American History knows kids love dolls, and these are on display over the holidays. The largest doll is from the Southern Plains and measures over 22 inches in height. The shorter doll is Lakota Sioux, and it's 12 inches tall. Both are from the late 1800s and are made from leather, decorated with fringe and glass beads.