U of A Museum Collections Open House This Saturday

Visitors enjoying a previous open house.
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Visitors enjoying a previous open house.

From meteorites and dinosaurs to ancient coins and first computers, the University of Arkansas Museum houses a wide array of materials across time and space. 

Join us from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, for a free and fun day with the U of A Museum's  popular collections open house, snacks and fun activities. It's also an opportunity to learn about the museum's resources for research and learning all year long. 

A number of awesome community partners will be at the event, including the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Arkansas Archeological Survey, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and more! 

Registration is appreciated but not required and does not reserve anything at the event. 

The museum collections are located in the U of A Collection Facility at 2471 N. Hatch Ave., roughly 2.5 miles north of the main U of A campus in Fayetteville. Parking is free.


About the University Museum: From the first computer used on campus to a meteorite that fell near Fayetteville in 1934, the University of Arkansas Museum is home to millions of items that reflect earth's cultural and natural history. The museum provides endless opportunities for researchers, scholars and anyone who treasures the past. 

Contacts

Laurel Lamb, curator of education and engagement
University of Arkansas Museum
479-575-4370, lalamb@uark.edu