Arkansas State Park Museums Open to Observe Eclipse

Museums in Totality

Jacksonport State Park
The Jacksonport Courthousewill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from the park from 12:36 p.m. to 3:13 p.m., with around four minutes of totality at 1:53 p.m.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Mammoth Spring State Park
The Mammoth Spring Train Depotwill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from the park from 12:37 p.m. to 3:14 p.m., with around four minutes of totality at 1:54 p.m.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park
Plantation Agriculture Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from the park from 12:33 p.m. to 3:11 p.m., with around one minute of totality at 1:52 p.m.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park Courthouse Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from the park from 12:37 p.m. to 3:14 p.m., with around four minutes of totality at 1:54 p.m.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Museums outside Totality

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources State Park
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resourceswill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Arkansas Post Museum State Park
The Arkansas Post Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park
The Hampson Archeological Museumwill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Lower White River Museum State Park
The Lower White River Museumwill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Parkin Archeological State Park
The Parkin Archeological Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
The Prairie Grove Battlefield Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
 The Plum Bayou Mounds Museum will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors museum access on the day of the historic total solar eclipse.

While there will be no programming offered on April 8th, programs will be offered throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on FacebookInstagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.

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