Historic House Museums in Arkansas

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for Arkansas current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in Arkansas that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Camden

The McCollum-Chidester House

926 Washington Street
Camden, AR 71701
Phone: (501) 836-9243

Year Built: 1847
Admission Price: Contact Museum
Hours: Contact Museum

Rating:

64.0

53 votes

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Peter McCollum built the McCollum-Chidester House in Camden, Arkansas in 1847. It was one of the first homes in the area to be built with plastered walls, carpeting, wallpaper, and an iron cook-stove. It was also the first planned lumber home in the area. McCollum sold the house to John and Leah Chidester after living in it for twelve years.

Fort Smith

$Miss Laura\'s$

Miss Laura's

2 North B Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 783-8888 • Toll Free: (800) 637-1477

Year Built: 1896
Admission Price: Contact Museum
Hours: 9-4pm, Mon-Sat, 1-4:30pm Sun

Rating:

56.0

54 votes

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This former bordello is listed on the National Register and is now the town's Visitor Center.

The Clayton House

514 North 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 783-3000

Year Built: 1882
Admission Price: Contact Museum
Hours: Contact Museum

Rating:

52.0

55 votes

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The castle is of "point rock" design and is furnished in turn of the century period. The museum includes a blacksmith shop, a country store, a 1920s gas station, antique cars, tools, and many household articles.

Little Rock

Historic Arkansas Museum

200 E. Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 324-9351

Year Built:
Admission Price: 9-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun
Hours: Contact Museum

Rating:

53.0

54 votes

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The historical museum is comprised of 13 buildings, including the Conway House, the 1820 Hinderliter House, the Noland House, and the 1824 Woodruff House.

Washington

Historic Washington State Park

P.O. Box 129
Washington, AR 71862
Phone: (870) 983-2684

Year Built:
Admission Price: Contact Museum
Hours: Contact Museum

Rating:

59.0

56 votes

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Take a self-guided tour and stroll the streets of historic Washington, Arkansas, at your leisure and you will discover a unique collection of historic sites in Arkansas. Explore the many historic public buildings and residences, and see museum-quality antiques, guns and knives.

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