Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
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What to know
South Arkansas is home to the unique story of the 1920s oil boom. Walking the grounds of the state park, you’ll see working oil field equipment used in the area, including a replica of a 112-foot derrick and a central power station that could pull up to 15 wells. Inside the museum, tour a reproduction of a boomtown with an old jail and café. The streets are lined with vintage trucks and gas pumps. Watch a short film in the theater, and view exhibits on the origins of oil and how to drill for it. Admission to the museum is free. Special events include Tinker Fest, summer programming and a Holiday Lights Extravaganza. The museum is on Ark. 7, two miles south of Smackover.
Hours
Museum
Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Brochures/Maps
Plan Your Adventure
Group Facilities
Indoor Meeting Room
For details on this facility, please contact the park at 870-725-2877 or museumnaturalresources@arkansas.com.
Meeting Room (100 Capacity): $145
Outdoor Group Area
For details on this facility, please contact the park at 870-725-2877 or museumnaturalresources@arkansas.com.
Per Use: $85