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Our Mission
The Bentonville History Museum exists to preserve, interpret, and share the history of Bentonville in ways that are accessible, community-centered, and useful to the public.
About Us
Bentonville’s history is rich, layered, and still unfolding. From early Indigenous presence and settlement to agriculture, education, business, and everyday community life, the story of Bentonville is made up of many people, places, and experiences.
VISIT US
Located at the Historic Train Depot at 416 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.
— Theodore Roosevelt
Get Involved
Join us in helping preserve and share Bentonville’s history. We welcome volunteers and docents who are interested in engaging with visitors, supporting programs, and helping bring the museum’s exhibits and stories to life.
We value community involvement and are always glad to connect with people who want to support the museum’s mission and contribute to a welcoming visitor experience.
Latest Updates
Find “Amazing But True” stories, progress updates, and more on the Bentonville History Museum Blog.
Veterans’ Agriculture Program
#Tigerbulletinminute Bentonville has always strived for the best education possible, even in hard times. They grew community gardens to feed underprivileged students, many teachers
Bentonville Together
On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Downtown Bentonville, Inc. partnered with the City of Bentonville for a free, family-friendly event called Bentonville Together. Celebrating all the
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Homesteads
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Three Tine Forks of the Civil War
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