Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock

#11 among attractions in Little Rock

Museum, Art gallery, Theater, Art museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022. During this time, it will be open during regular hours at the Riverdale Shopping Center, 2510 Cantrell Road, with limited collections and services. It is scheduled to be complete and ready for the grand opening at MacArthur Park in May 2022. ()

Established: 1960 (64 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'17"N, 92°15'59"W

Address

501 E 9th StQuapaw QuarterLittle Rock 72202-3952 United States

Contact

+1 501-372-4000

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Arkansas Arts Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Statehouse Convention Center, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal.

1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
31 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
20 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
11 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
~1140 ftE
Museum, History museum
Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, Little Rock
6 min walk • The Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, also known as the Main Building of the U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock, or Headquarters Building of the Little Rock Barracks, is the home of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. It is also a part of the MacArthur Park Historic District, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
~450 ftNE
Memorial
Memorial to Company A, Little Rock
3 min walk • The Memorial to Company A, Capitol Guards was an American Civil War memorial in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. It stood just northeast of the former Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, at a junction of two of the park's internal roadways.
~700 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Edwards Church, Little Rock
4 min walk • St. Edwards Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 801 Sherman Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Built in 1901, it is a handsome Gothic Revival structure, built out of brick with stone trim.
0.7 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
19 min walk • The Arkansas River Trail is a rail trail that runs 17 miles in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
23 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
~1780 ftN
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Visitor center
Curran Hall, Little Rock
9 min walk • Curran Hall, also known as the Walters-Curran-Bell House, is a historic house at 615 East Capitol Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was built in 1842 for Colonel Ebenezer Walters. The single story house is built in the Greek Revival style with Doric pilasters at the entrance way.
~1680 ftNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock
9 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was designed by architect John Parks Almand and was built in 1921. It is a high quality local interpretation of the Gothic Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. John Parks Almand had worked in the firm of Charles L.
0.4 miSW
34°44'6"N • 92°16'21"W
The Bernice Garden, Little Rock
11 min walk • Park, Garden, Farmer's market

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arkansas Arts Center open?

Arkansas Arts Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arkansas Arts Center?

Nearby attractions include MacArthur Park Historic District, Little Rock (1 min walk), Memorial to Company A, Little Rock (3 min walk), St. Edwards Church, Little Rock (4 min walk), Thurston House, Little Rock (5 min walk).

How to get to Arkansas Arts Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arkansas Arts Center:

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (11 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (28 min walk)

Tram

3rd Street & River Market Avenue • Lines: Blue, Green (14 min walk)
River Market Avenue & 3rd Street • Lines: Blue, Green (14 min walk)

Train

Little Rock (38 min walk)