PERMANENT EXHIBITS
HAILEY BUILDINGThese five brand new galleries explore the history of Northwest Arkansas from the land and how it shaped our area to the pioneers who settled here, to a look at the beginning of the urbanization of Northwest Arkansas to the impact of Beaver Dam, and a look at our more recent past.
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CHILDREN'S GALLERYThis gallery is temporarily closed until further notice.
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HAWKINS HOUSEQuilts in Victorian Homes
May 1-July 31, 2021 This guided tour explores how making of items for the home, including quilts, was a part of everyday life at this time for most women. Some quilts were made for use, others for show. Women would also come together for quilting bees where they would all work to create a single quilt. Experienced quilters working together could quilt two quilts in a day. |
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KEY WINGThe Key Wing and Research Library are temporarily closed until further notice; however, if you have a historical research request please contact us at 479-621-1154 or museum@rogersar.gov for assistance.
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THE CABOOSELocated at the corner of First and Cherry Streets, this retired caboose from the Frisco line allows visitors to experience the railroad history of Rogers. Contact the Museum to request the caboose be unlocked.
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TEMPORARY EXHIBITS
The Museum displays short term exhibits in two locations in the Hailey Building, the Collections Gallery and the Trammel Gallery. Below are the current short term exhibits and the gallery they are in.
TRAMMEL GALLERY
COMING SOON
Rogers Founding Families May 10-November 6, 2021 Rogers was officially founded on June 6, 1881. In celebration of the 140th anniversary of our city in 2021, we invite you to come learn more about the families that contributed to the founding of Rogers and its early growth. This exhibit highlights some of the earliest families who settled in this area beginning in the 1830s through the early 20th century. COLLECTIONS GALLERY
COMING SOON
Coach Blackie Bond: Rogers High School Football Legend June 5-September 25, 2021 This biographical exhibit will feature many objects from a recent donation by Rogers High School football coach Gary “Blackie” Bond’s widow, as well as other RHS related objects from the Museum’s collections. Bond moved to Rogers in 1959, taking the job of assistant football coach and social studies teacher. For the next 34 years he would serve the athletic department of Rogers High School amassing an overall record of 190 games won, 89 games lost, and 5 undefeated seasons. |
COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
The Museum displays small exhibits at locations across Northwest Arkansas. Listed below are the exhibit names, locations and times when you can view each exhibit.
New exhibit coming soon!
Location: Adult Wellness Center (The Adult Wellness Center is open to members only)
Address: 2001 West Persimmon, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Temporarily closed due to COVID-19
LOUISE THADEN: PIONEER AVIATOR
Location: Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's
Address: 1200 West Walnut, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
LAND OF THE BIG RED APPLE
Location: Rogers Executive Airport
Address: Hwy 62 East, Airport Drive # 3
Location: Adult Wellness Center (The Adult Wellness Center is open to members only)
Address: 2001 West Persimmon, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Temporarily closed due to COVID-19
LOUISE THADEN: PIONEER AVIATOR
Location: Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's
Address: 1200 West Walnut, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
LAND OF THE BIG RED APPLE
Location: Rogers Executive Airport
Address: Hwy 62 East, Airport Drive # 3
