Arkansas State University Museum

large mastodon skeleton inside the Arkansas State University Museum


Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro explores the natural history and cultural heritage of Northeast Arkansas and the Mississippi River Delta while supporting university learning through exhibits, research resources, and interdisciplinary programs. Open and free to the public, it promotes inclusive, lifelong education through acclaimed STEM/STEAM initiatives and community outreach that inspire curiosity, diversity, and social awareness.

Visit the Museum!

Learn about Northeast Arkansas

Going to the museum can be a quick trip to see a certain exhibit or it can be an adventure lasting several hours. From experiencing Old Town Arkansas to exploring new frontiers in the Tinkering Studio, there is something for everyone at A-State Museum. 

Visiting Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:45 pm

Cost of Admission: FREE!

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Location:
320 University Loop, Jonesboro, AR 72401
The museum is adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library. Follow campus signs for Library/Museum.

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Explore the Museum!

Learn more about our exhibits, our educational programs and our collections
looking up at the skeleton of a large mastodon

Exhibits

The museum offers permanent exhibits, online exhibits and temporary exhibits. All permanent exhibits have been linked with the Arkansas Standards required by Arkansas public schools.

Explore the how the museum galleries can meet your needs with your visit in the areas of Science and Engineering, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

More about Exhibits

students experiment with beakers containing a smoking liquid

Education

A-State Museum offers immersive exhibits highlighting the landscapes, wildlife, and cultural traditions that have shaped Northeast Arkansas and the Northern Mississippi River Delta. The Museum offers two floors of exhibition space to explore and enjoy.

Educational options

wooden wagon with large wheels and iron supports for a cloth cover

Our History and Collections

Complementing the exhibits and collections, our staff offers innovative tours, hands-on activities, events, outreach, and more.

History and Collections

 

A-State Museum Knowledge Base

Explore more resources
View our Knowledge Base

 

room with vintage furniture and clothing
A room displaying vintage furniture and clothing
view of wall cases that contain many taxidermied birds
Display case featuring taxidermied birds commonly found in Arkansas
professor demonstrates making musical sounds using wires and electrical circuits
A professor demonstrates making music using electrical circuits
student experimenting with wires and lights
A boy gets hands-on tinkering experience 
little girls looking into microscopes with adults looking on
Two young visitors peer through microscopes

 

 

Give to the Museum

Help fund the Museum at A-State and our exhibits. Make a tax-deductible gift through the Arkansas State University Foundation.
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Have Questions?

Contact The Museum

Visiting Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am to 4:45 pm

Museum Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed Sundays and University holidays
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museum@astate.edu
870-972-2074

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Postal Address:
P.O. Box 490
State University, AR  72467



Shipping Address:
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St. Building A
Jonesboro, AR  72401


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Mission

Arkansas State University Museum serves the academic mission of the university and provides quality programming that broadens the perceptions and aspirations of people in Northeast Arkansas and the Northern Mississippi River Delta region. Within this mission, the Museum endeavors to connect people with their history, foster education as a family value, promote diversity, engage minds in progressive thinking, and enhance the sense of community among all audiences. 

Accredited by AAM

American Alliance of MuseumsA-State Museum is proud to be an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums, an organization that supports all museums through developing standards, resources, career development opportunities.

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