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Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201, United States
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Er
Review №1

Nice place for kids to learn and explore, different activities and stations to visit even during Covid. A hand sanitizer station is on just about every corner, and the bathrooms and doors are equipped with a special sticker that continues to disinfect continuously (never saw that before so that was cool), so as you and the next person touch it, you can worry a little less. Bathrooms were clean, and I especially was impressed with the gentleman who informed us on a few of the animals they house there (loved the possum ). My only dislike is due to covid I couldnt snuggle her because she was definitely a hugger!

Au
Review №2

The museum may be aimed more toward kids but I absolutely had a blast. There’s activities for all ages to enjoy. Very clean facility and decent staff. My two & 1/2 year old enjoyed every part of the facility. We even learned she only has 2 pints of blood in her body!

Lo
Review №3

As always this was a great experience! The family visited for their annual Tinkerfest event! Even with the regulations for COVID we still had a great time.

cl
Review №4

My toddler had a great time! We purchased the membership on our way out well worth it we will make trips often 7 minutes from our house.

Am
Review №5

This museum was really fun. I took my 5 year old and she had a blast. I love how they had smaller rooms to help divide up the space. And it wasnt so big that you were exhausted after or felt like you didnt get to see enough. We got to see at least half of every room. We will definitely be going back if were back in the area.

hi
Review №6

My toddler goes in and doesnt want to leave this place. He lovesss the room to grow. All the staff members are super nice and the annual membership is totally worth it. Closes a little too early specially on the weekdays but otherwise a perfect place to go to

Am
Review №7

So much fun!! Clean and safe place for kids of all ages! So many activities to choose! Our twins had so much fun and we will be back!

La
Review №8

My kids are 16 and 11 and they still enjoyed it. The staff is wonderful and the exhibits are interactive and kept them busy for a couple hours. We were traveling Route 66 and stopped in Little Rock and stumbled upon the museum. It is well curated.

De
Review №9

Great day to take the kiddos to explore how science is!

Br
Review №10

We are members and are so excited to be able to go back after many months at home! Today was a blast and everything was clean and safe for us to explore! We cant wait to go back next week!

Kr
Review №11

Loved it, took our 2 year old! She loved it!

an
Review №12

Great little museum for kids! So mu h to do doe the little ones. Just good luck getting a parking spot

Ta
Review №13

My kids all had such a blast here! We went during school hours so it wasnt crowded either which was perfect for our son with autism. There was literally something for everyone!

Mr
Review №14

Loved how everything was hands-on. My favorite part overall was being a News Reporter. Being 26, Ive actually learned quite a bit from visiting. Would truly recommend this museum!

Ni
Review №15

Went on $1 Sunday...which is great and obviously worth it. Surprised wasnt too busy, so kids could play without much wait or even at all. Staff super polite and nice with kids. Overheard parents saying the place improved over last time they went. Anyway, great place to bring family.

ch
Review №16

The museum has a great concept and awesome exhibits for the younger ones. My kids are in awe. It is a great place to learn and play at the same time.

La
Review №17

This place was great for both adults and kids. The different exhibits were really neat and while kids attention spans are short and theyre moving on to something else, the material is interesting enough to make the adults linger. My 8yo is obsessed work tornadoes right now so he loved the tornado room where you sit in a room they has a simulated tornado going on outside. Good family trip. Well definitely be back!

La
Review №18

My wife and I took our 3 year old son here and he absolutely loved everything here! We spent about 3.5 hours here going to each room. The little kids room with the giant Legos was a huge hit. I really appreciate how this museum helps make learning fun as well as cultivating the natural curiosity in all children that come here. My family will be returning here again in the future.

Ho
Review №19

Great place for adults and children had lots of fun especially the Tesla Coil

Ho
Review №20

The prefects here are cool. This is a great and fun place for all ages to learn about many things. Lots of hands on activites to enjoy here.

Em
Review №21

Very reasonable membership. $85 for 5 family members. Staff seems friendly and pleasant. I take my 1 year-old son almost everyday. Kids Play room have a nursing room with a changing table which I think its great! Normally there is a staff at each section so if you have a question they are there to help you. Machines are kept clean. Great place to entertain kids for few hours with no hustle.

Am
Review №22

We decided to stop here during our road trip because this museum is part of the ASTC program, and I’m so glad we did! Almost all of the exhibits are completely interactive, and the preschool area is packed with different activities for little ones (they even have a “vet clinic” that is absolutely adorable). We will definitely bring our kids back here!

Ju
Review №23

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

va
Review №24

Stopped here on the way toMemphis. Kids loved it! Staff was friendly!

Jo
Review №25

The Museum of Discovery is a great place with hand-on activities and passionate employees that make sure you walk out with a smile on your face. I always remember my elementary field trips to the Museum of Discovery and the joy of getting out of school and exploring - discovering, new things that filled me up with wonder and curiosity. It is the perfect place for kids with 100% youthminded attractions. The shows they host are interesting and engageable. The museum is massive and is located in the heart of Little Rock. The staff is friendly and they even have a store with souvenirs so you will never forget your experience. The Museum of Discovery is an extraordinary place for the whole family.

Ad
Review №26

The tornado room was cool, and a lot of the interactive areas were pretty sweet too. A few of them need some maintenance, but for $10/adult, its worth it to visit.

To
Review №27

The Museum of Discovery is a fun and imaginative place to go to. There is 3 floors of fun like a bed of nails, a robot Spirograph, and a room with a presentation what it’s like to be in a tornado. The museum is especially fun with kids because they get to experience new things. They have so many things you can’t do them all. An overview of The Museum of Discovery is that if your near the museum I definitely recommend going the here. It’s a very fun experience.

Co
Review №28

Fun and very informative. Great for kids

Al
Review №29

Super cool... And the Tesla coil is a must see.

Ka
Review №30

This place is amazing! Full of science, imagination and interactive play. Well worth the money. Great for all ages! Plan for atleast 3hours to get to really enjoy it all. We will definitely be coming back again.

Fr
Review №31

Great fun for kids and adults, affordable admission price.

Pa
Review №32

Wonderful place to take the kids. Lots of things for everyone of all ages to do. Once a month they do theme events. They even have a adult night once a month. Called Science after dark, with adult beverages and pizza. So if you get a chance check them out. I mean where else are you going to get to lay on a bed of nails, tests you grip, use you mind to win a game against your friends. They have it all and much more.

Br
Review №33

Wonderful place. In homeschooling my 6 year old and this is one of those places I look for in every city to give her ideas and inspiration to discover how modern technology works. We really our day as a family discovering new things.

Ro
Review №34

Great for kids lots of hands on activities for the kids to do.

Ch
Review №35

Great place to take kids, my son loved it. Kinda pricy but you get a discount if you have EBT benefits. Awesome storm recreation. And plenty for all ages to do.

An
Review №36

Wonderful place of multi faceted learning and discovery.

As
Review №37

My kids love this place! Plenty of things for children to do (that are interesting for adults too) and they have fun demonstrations and activities as well as their usual items and displays. Very educational but also fun at the same time, my kids were having so much fun they didnt even realize they were learning too. Great indoor activity.

ky
Review №38

Really fun. My girlfriend and I are 30 and we had fun for an hour and a half checking everything out. This would be a great place to take kids for a few hours to learn about science in a fun way. Just a heads up, the tornado simulator is fairly loud.

Ja
Review №39

This was an enjoyable experience for me and the party that was with me. Went during COVID and they had hand sanitizer all over the place and very few exhibits were actually closed.

Na
Review №40

Great Childrens science museum in Little Rock. We liked it so much we visited twice on our trip to Little Rock during the holidays. They are part of the association of Childrens Museums that the Minnesota Childrens museum is a part of which allowed for a 50% discount to the admission. Science educator Miss Stacys presentations were very engaging and fun.

Ch
Review №41

Great place to learn and have fun!

Wi
Review №42

Great for kids. Especially younger ones. Only a few displays get updated though so you cant go regularly. I am sure this comes down to funding and they do what they can do if you have the money to make a large donation I recommend doing it to benefit the kids interested in science.

An
Review №43

Great place for kids to spend the day, and learn. We adults had a good time as well.

Ko
Review №44

The Museum was ok. Went for a childs birthday party and the host was SO friendly and patient with the kids. BUT ALL the floor staff was rude and ignored me when I tried to ask a question.

Sh
Review №45

We had a blast! Lots of fun, interactive things for the kiddos to do.

Do
Review №46

Awesome place. My daughter and I love it.

pa
Review №47

Excellent for kids ! They can be loud and themselves . They have multiple hand sanitizing stations and staff cleans up, Corey Green was phenomenal !

Ja
Review №48

Entered with my entire family and refused service due to not wearing a mask. I have asthma and am not able to wear one. The disgusting way in which this uncompromising place acted about it when there were people wearing their masks as chinstraps within a few feet of the entrance was unacceptable.

Ja
Review №49

Love this place fun for kids of all ages. A true educational experience packed with fun

Ri
Review №50

Awesome childrens museum! Having visited four others in four other states this one tops them all! Tons of things for kids to do and they always have special events going on. Definitely worth getting the season pass

Bo
Review №51

She great time

La
Review №52

Took the kids and we all had a. Amazing time.

Kr
Review №53

Such a fun place. So many options for fun and learning. Loved that there was a few animals downstairs too. Very hands on and fun.

Ph
Review №54

Made a pit stop here while driving through Little Rock. Great little kids museum to keep our little one entertained for a few hours. Affordable admission, can’t remember if there was a food area in here.

Br
Review №55

Lots of fun and lots to do. Many educational exhibits that are interactive and well designed. The museum is designed quite beautifully. Staff were polite and were available for help whenever needed. I highly recommend!

Ma
Review №56

So much fun..we went as adults and we enjoy it a lot.

Ha
Review №57

This is a wonderful museum for Arkansas. We would drive 2 hours at least once a month to visit and were members the whole time we lived in Arkansas. There isnt much to do in Arkansas for little kids but this made up for it. Perfect childrens museum with SO much hands on and I miss it. Ill let the pictures speak for themselves!

Ma
Review №58

FUN interactive exhibits! My kids (11 and 9) and I all thoroughly enjoyed every aspect. 11 year old said this was like a multiple science lab area where you could learn facts in a way far more exciting than reading a textbook. 9 year old said this museum had cool ways of teaching you about your body. Weve been to several discovery museums, and this is one of my favorites. Heavy emphasis on the human body.We spent 4 hours here on a day when only 1 or 2 other families were present. If youre present on a busy day, plan to arrive when it opens so you have the full day to play with all of the exhibits!

La
Review №59

The only reason this didnt get 5 stars is that not all the exhibits were working (well or at all, they just seemed broken with no note or anything which was frustrating). That being said there was tons of stuff to do and it is well worth the price.Our four year old spent two hours bouncing around and never got bored. Very informative and interactive with a good balance between fun and learning.We could have easily spent all day at the Museum of Discovery and intend to do so next time we are in town!

Ko
Review №60

Lots of hands on activities. Party employees were great BUT dont expect help from workers on the floor!

Le
Review №61

We had a blast taking our nephew here over the Thanksgiving break. There was plenty to do for kids. As an adult, I also really enjoyed the experience. Lots of hands on exhibits and interesting science tidbits for kids and grown ups alike!

Da
Review №62

I love it my kids love it its always fun to learn.

Mi
Review №63

A fun educational experience. Very diverse in its coverage. The kids had a lot of fun. Overall it was in good shape but some displays seemed to need maintenance. Bathrooms frequently have a line and while clean seem a bit ran down.

Fr
Review №64

Very nice and interesting for kids and grown up.. science, nature, technology and much more. How is created a tornado ? Could you lie on a bed of nails ? Try to find out a black ball amongst one million... We did !...

Ca
Review №65

I love this place. Great place for kids. So much to do so make sure you have a lot of time. For$10 you cant beat all the things you get to do there.

He
Review №66

Great place for kids, plenty of activities for them to keep busy. Sunday prices seem to be much cheaper i assume due to shorter hours they are open. 1pm-5pm. overall excellent experience

Su
Review №67

Kids and adults had a great time. There are tons of interactive stations and will keep kids entertained for hours!! Wish we had more time there!

Me
Review №68

My son loves it and it was even fun for the parents! The only thing I want happy with was how small it was. They had something for all ages and a separate room for the littles. Fun place for the whole family.

Ch
Review №69

A nice place to bring the kids for a couple of hours. Take the Trolley down and enjoy lunch at the many restaurants in the immediate area. They have recently redone the 6yr old and younger section. This Museum participates in the ASTC passport program in the event that you have a family membership at another Museum 60 miles or further away.

F
Review №70

Disappointed that I drove almost an hour and paid admission and parking for a playroom. It was nothing more than a playroom for kids. Overcrowded, loud and highly dissatisfying. Wont be back. Mid-America museum is much better.

Ja
Review №71

This was an awesome spot to go to with my Children whole we were in Little Rock. My Daughter has to go To Childrens Hospital every three months so this is a good place for children to go to get their minds off everything. Would highly recommend!!

Ph
Review №72

This is a great place to let your kids imagination run wild. My some loves the Tesla coil and other exhibits dealing with electricity. My Daughter spends most of her time in the tinker room. There are tons of things in between!

me
Review №73

Amazing, my kids always have a bunch of fun here. There is always something new for them to discover!

Xa
Review №74

Great spot for the kiddos to learn and explore. They have excellent interactive exhibits that include the music chamber and the teleprompter desk. Adults and children will have fun exploring and getting hands on with magnets, pulleys, and paper planes. There is even an interactive digestive system exhibit that is plenty fun for everyone. The museum is worth the price of admission and a great way to spend wholesome fun with the family. Ill post pictures later as they were taken with a DSLR and not a phone.

Ro
Review №75

A great place to spend the afternoon with your kids. So much to learn while having fun for all ages.

St
Review №76

Its free to go in. Free to park. People working there are nice. I love the turtles.

Ra
Review №77

We had a lot of fun.

Ju
Review №78

I though the mask police were following us until I realized she was there to clean everything we touched.

Ad
Review №79

The kids had an absolute blast! Where else can you take them where they’ll have fun learning?

Da
Review №80

Amazing place to spend the day! The staff is always friendly, helpful and patient all around great place.

Je
Review №81

What a wonderful place! Its fun for the kiddos and adults. They have so much stuff to do.

Ji
Review №82

A wonderful place to have a birthday party for kids. Stacy and Casey were amazing hosts to all the kiddos (and adults as well)

Go
Review №83

Best place to spend $85 for membership. My daughter loves this place. Nearly every Saturday we go there for wiggle worms (an educational scientific program for kids). We also use the membership to get into museums in other states and countries for free, which is one of the best perks! The museum also does a lot of programs and festivals and members get in for free for all events.

Ai
Review №84

It was so cool if you want to see something cool like Science stuff like Tornados and Dinosaurs and other stuff u would really love to go to the Museum of Discovery they also have a gift shop which is really cool so I enjoyed it

Do
Review №85

Great sculptures!

Ka
Review №86

Great for kids and adults. Everyone can enjoy. Great staff fun events.

Sh
Review №87

I love how much the workers are in showing and explaining things to kids, yet holding their attention. We all know kids want to just touch everything, but its heartwarming to know they. Are learning as well. We have attended a party here as well and it was fun. My 8 year old approves.

Ja
Review №88

Voted one of the best childrens museums in the country for a reason. Adults: come to science after dark!

Ke
Review №89

This place is very kid friendly! My kids and best friends kids loved it. They have sections for life, earth and physical science. Being a science teacher, I love it when companies invest in making science fun and engaging. The only reasons for the 4 stars is that it was a bit smaller than other museums Ive been to that are tailored to kids and the parking. All of the exhibits are unique, however. We absolutely loved the news booth where you could record like a real news anchor. I would say that you would have fun here. Expect to stay at least 2.5 hours even though we stayed about 4.5 hours with 6 kids.The parking was horrible considering that its downtown and not much space for parking. My friend found a parking space in a parking lot about a 5 minute walk away and I got a parking spot on the street perpendicular to the museum after driving around for about 10 minutes. I had to pay the meter and theres a 2 hour limit so I had to go outside to pay it a second time.

Ra
Review №90

Great place to even bond with your teenagers mine or 14 and 15 and we had a blast!

Mi
Review №91

1st time going in Little rock Arkansas. My children enjoyed themselves. Worth every dime.

As
Review №92

The Museum of Discovery is a wonderful place to learn and have fun. With many interactive exhibits and informative displays, its one of my favorite places in Arkansas!

Ha
Review №93

My family and I have been here on several occasions and we always enjoy it. The staff is friendly and they always offer so many things to do.

Al
Review №94

This was a great place to take our kids to. Just need to make sure you make it to the events early.

Ma
Review №95

Its PhenomenalI love the experience.I learn Something new

Ga
Review №96

Very cool place and more people should check out. Plus Little Mile liked it

He
Review №97

Lots of fun things the whole family will love! We definitely enjoyed ourselves and will be back soon.

Br
Review №98

Great place to go on a rainy day to learn some interesting stuff

Ma
Review №99

This is a great place to bring your kid(s). Individual entrance prices are a bit steep, but the family membership is totally worth it. We bring our daughter here almost once a week, and she loves it.

Ca
Review №100

We had a blast. I wish we would have cake earlier so we could have stayed longer.

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  • Address:500 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201, United States
  • Site:http://museumofdiscovery.org/
  • Phone:+1 501-396-7050
Categories
  • Children's museum
  • Science museum
  • Tesla showroom
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9am–5pm
  • Thursday:1–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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