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3.29.2020 • nwa life • 27 Museum of Native American History 202 SW 'O' St., Bentonville (479) 273-2456 Hours: Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday Admission: Free. The Museum of Native American History invites you to "Walk Through America's Past," where you will be given a glimpse into what life was like for America's first inhabitants. The museum is divided into five different time periods that will guide you through the constant changing lives of the Native Americans, as seen through their artifacts. The displays feature relics that date from more than 14,000 years old to historic times. Visit the museum and enjoy seeing some of the finest treasures ever created by early craftsmen. Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville (479) 696-9280 Hours: Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday. Admission: Members and kids under 2 years are free. Adults and kids over 2 years are $9.50 The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum for children and families located in Bentonville. A museum with a foundation in the arts and sciences, the Amazeum encourages creativity, curiosity and community through exhibits, educational collaboration, and programs, workshops and camps. Amazeum experiences include a climbable tree canopy, indoor cave, tinkering hub, nearly one acre of outdoor space, and ever-evolving daily pop-up activities. Walmart Museum 105 N. Main St., Bentonville (479) 273-1329 Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday; and noon-9 p.m., Sunday. Admission: Free. The Walmart Museum is as much a part of Walmart's history as the exhibits and artifacts that it houses. First opened in 1990, the museum was known as the Walmart Visitor Center. But as times changed and the term "Visitor Center" came to refer more to regional, state, and local tourism offices, it became apparent that a name change was needed. And so, today, The Walmart Museum carries on the mission it always has; to educate, engage, and inspire visitors about the heritage of Walmart. Located on the Downtown Square, the museum is in three parts, a museum, a working 5&10, and the The Spark Cafe. Trace the origin and growth of Walmart, the worlds leading big box giant. Experience the working 5&10. Enjoy interactives for all ages. Visit The Spark Cafe where the entire family can enjoy a delicious ice cream treat for under $5. Pea Ridge Civil War National Military Park and Museum 15930 East, US-62, Garfield Hours: Open 7 days a week 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: $15 per vehicle and it's valid for a week The Pea Ridge National Military Park is host to not only the refurbished Elkhorn tavern, but also the 4,300 acre battleground features a museum to house the history of the soldiers from both sides, Union and Confederate, who fought valiantly in the battle. Prairie Grove Civil War Battlefield State Park and Museum 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove 479-846-2990 Hours: Open 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free The Prairie Grove battlefield has a museum to house the history of soldiers from both sides as well, and is proud to host a reenactment of the battle during the first weekend of December during even numbered years. Arkansas Air and Military Museum Drake Air Field 4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville 479-521-4947 Hours: Open 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday-Friday; 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday Drake Air Field was used as a United States aviator training post during World War II, making this historical site one well worth preserving. This immense museum houses fully functional planes, tanks, and other military vehicles all the way from World War I to the Iraqi Conflicts. Bella Vista Historical Museum 1885 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista (479) 855-2335 Hours: Starting in August, the museum will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: Free. Exhibits cover the nearby early Indian settlements, the early farms, the lake built in 1915, the summer resort started in 1917, its re-launch in 1952 that turned it into a family recreation center and the 1960s beginnings of its present history when John Cooper, Sr., purchased the summer resort and began buying up the farms all the way to the Missouri state line, eventually converting 40,000 acres into what he called Bella Vista Village. See how his development added seven lakes and seven golf courses, and evolved from a Property Owners Association to become the incorporated City of Bella Vista in 2007 with a present population of 27,000 residents. Gravette Historical Museum 503 SE Charlotte St., Gravette (479) 787-7334 Hours: Open noon to 4:00 p.m. and by appointment Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Admission: Free. The Gravette Historical Museum exhibits local items, World War I and World War II memorabilia in the historic Kindley House. Daisy Airgun Museum 202 W. Walnut St., Rogers (479) 986-6873 Hours: Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Admission: Free (donations accepted). The Daisy Airgun Museum is a non-profit corporation which preserves and promotes vintage products and artifacts of the historic Daisy company while serving as a national tourism destination for Daisy fans and collectors. The success of the Museum is dependent on admissions, product sales, donations and memberships. CONTINUED FROM 25 NWA Democrat-Gazette/ CHARLIE KAIJO Kids from Rogers School District make cloud rings at the Amazeum in Bentonville. CONTINUED ON 28

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