Museum of Discovery, Little Rock

Name: Museum of Discovery
Address: 500 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, 72201-1756, United States
Telephone: +1 501-396-7050

#14 among attractions in Little Rock

Museum, History museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Discovery is located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum is housed in a historic building in the River Market District on the Arkansas River. The Clinton Presidential Center is within walking distance. ()

Established: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'51"N, 92°15'54"W

Address

500 President Clinton AveDowntown Little RockLittle Rock 72201-1756 United States

Contact

+1 501-396-7050

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Day trips

Museum of Discovery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clinton Presidential Center, Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Statehouse Convention Center.

0.4 miE
Exhibits on the 42nd President
Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, the Clinton Presidential Center is a modern architectural marvel and a significant repository of American history. This landmark serves as a presidential library, museum, and archive dedicated to the administration of the...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
14 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...
0.7 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
19 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
~1690 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
9 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
17 min walk • 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.
~1300 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
7 min walk • The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum was created as part of the Arkansas Territorial Capitol Restoration Commission, by Act 388 of the 1939 Arkansas General Assembly.
~1870 ftNW
Museum, Military museum
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, Little Rock
10 min walk • The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located at 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas which opened on May 15, 2005.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
13 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.
~720 ftW
Street
Block 35 Cobblestone Alley, Little Rock
4 min walk • Block 35 Cobblestone Alley is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 300-foot-long, 30-foot-wide cobblestone alley, which bisects a city block known as Block 35 of the City of Little Rock.
~1860 ftE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
9 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.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
15 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Discovery open?

Museum of Discovery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Discovery?

Nearby attractions include Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, Little Rock (2 min walk), River Market District, Little Rock (2 min walk), Block 35 Cobblestone Alley, Little Rock (4 min walk), Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Discovery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Discovery:

Tram

President Clinton Avenue & River Market Avenue • Lines: Blue, Green (2 min walk)
River Market Avenue & 3rd Street • Lines: Blue, Green (4 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (8 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (12 min walk)