Northwest Arkansas enjoys museums that collect and interpret art, history, politics, retail and more. Here are some of the smaller, quieter ones that may be less well known.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista Historical Museum
The Bella Vista Historical Museum, operated by the Bella Vista Historical Society with an all-volunteer staff, features exhibits representing the past 103 years of Bella Vista history from the time Lake Bella Vista was created in 1915.
WHEN -- 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
WHERE -- 1885 Bella Vista Way, next door to the American Legion
COST -- Free
INFO -- 855-2335; bellavistamuseum.org
ALSO NEW -- Hundreds of vintage salt and pepper shakers were donated to the gift shop in December to sell as a fundraiser for the museum.
Bentonville
Museum of Native American History
The Museum of Native American History invites visitors to walk through America's past. From the woolly mammoth skeleton that greets guests at the front door, to rare Mississippian head pots, to art and artifacts from the early reservation period, the museum's authentic collection gives a glimpse into the richly diverse cultural history of the first Americans.
WHEN -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
WHERE -- 202 S.W. O St.
COST -- Free
INFO -- 273-2456; monah.us
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Rogers
Daisy Airgun Museum
The Daisy Airgun Museum is a nonprofit 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.
WHEN -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
WHERE -- 202 W. Walnut St.
COST -- $2 for ages 16 and older
INFO -- 986-6873; daisymuseum.com
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Rogers Historical Museum
Completely revamped in its new space in the Hailey Ford Building at 313 S. Second St. in Rogers, the Rogers Historical Museum includes exhibits on the Van Winkle Mill; Coin Harvey's Monte Ne; the creation of Beaver Lake; and especially for kids, a hands-on section.
WHEN -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
WHERE -- 313 & 322 S. Second St.
COST -- Free
INFO -- 621-1154
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Springdale
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum focusing on the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.
WHEN -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
WHERE -- 118 W. Johnson Ave.
COST -- Free
INFO -- 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org
CURRENT EXHIBITS -- "Stand Up, Speak Out," photos chronicling protests in Northwest Arkansas, through May 18; "Instruments of Faith: The Life and Work of Ed Stilley," musical instruments made by an Ozark artisan in Hogscald Hollow, through 2019.
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Fayetteville
Arkansas Air & Military Museum
Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas and American military conflicts through numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia.
WHEN -- 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE -- 4290 S. School Ave.
COST -- $5 ages 6-12; $9 seniors & military; $10 adults; family rate of $25
INFO -- 521-4947; arkansasairandmilitary.com
BONUS -- The vast, all-wood white hangar, which houses the museum, was headquarters for one of the United States' many aviator training posts during World War II.
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Clinton House Museum
The Clinton House Museum interprets the lives of President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton during the time they lived in Fayetteville.
WHEN -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday; closed Wednesday
WHERE -- 930 W. Clinton Drive
COST -- Donations welcome
INFO -- 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org
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NAN What's Up on 02/10/2019