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Museums and Culture

Little Rock has room for fun, hands on museums and serious art.
"World of the Pharaohs" Exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center
World of the Pharaohs is an exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center in the 2009-2010 season. The exhibit takes you through the daily life of the pharaohs and the common people of Egypt to expose you to Egyptian culture.
The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
The Weekend Theater is Little Rock, Arkansas is a great small theater to see Broadway quality plays and musicals.
Visit the River Market ArtSpace
This gallery displays art from all over the state, but also some nationally known artists. It's over 3,000 square feet of art in downtown Little Rock.
The Old State House Museum
The Old State House is Arkansas' original state capitol and the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River. It now houses a museum of Arkansas history.
Heifer International Center Green Building
Information on touring Heifer International Center's Green Building. This is one of the greenest buildings in the nation and it's located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robinson Center Music Hall and Performance Theater
Find out how to reserve tickets, where to park, where to go for Robinson Center auditorium in Little Rock, Arkansas. Robinson is the home the Arkansas Symphony.
Aerospace Education Center
The Aerospace Education Center has many exhibits on space and air travel and the IMAX theater. It's a great place for older kids that are interested in space.
Arkansas Museum of Discovery
The AMOD has many hands-on, fun exhibits and they change exhibits frequently. They often have special events and visiting exhibitors. Check their site to see what's going on this month.
The Arkansas Arts Center
The Arkansas Arts center is the center for Arts in Little Rock. Traveling exhibits, plays and music can all be found here.
The Capitol Building
The Capitol Building stands 230 feet tall featuring a circular central drum tower that is capped with a dome and cupola. The building was built over a century ago as a replica of the White House. Find out how to schedule a guided tour or you can tour yourself.
Central High Visitor Center and Sculpture Garden
Little Rock Central High is known all over the world for the groundbreaking desegregation battle that took place there in 1957. Today, the school is a functioning high school and a national historic site with a museum and sculpture garden.
The Clinton Presidential Library
A Presidential library is not a library where you can go check out the latest John Grisham. It's a building meant for preserving and making available the papers, records and other historical materials of U.S. Presidents.
The Governor's Mansion
Our Governor's Mansion was originally completed in 1950 during Governor Sidney McMath's term. It has been the home of all Arkansas Governors since.

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