CURRENT EXHIBITS
PERMANENT GALLERIESThese five 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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HAWKINS HOUSEStep back in time on a guided tour through the Hawkins House and learn about middle class family life in early 20th century Rogers. Built in 1895, this 1,000 square-foot restored brick house is complete with period furnishings from the museum’s collection that are displayed so that it seems the Hawkins family still lives there.
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FIRST STREET DISPLAYTake a stroll along this small street scene that replicates several businesses–a dry goods store, barbershop and a bank that once lined First Street in Rogers.
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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. You are welcome to climb the steps and turn the wheel, but the interior of the caboose is currently closed for maintenance.
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FROM PORTRAITS TO POLAROIDSJanuary 14 - July 8
A look at the evolution of photography through a selection of cameras and photographic prints from the Rogers Historical Museum collections. This exhibit gives a glimpse at everything from 19th-century daguerreotypes and formal studio portraits, to the rise of personal cameras, instant Polaroids, and the modern era of snapshot photography. |
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THE ETIQUETTE OF COURTSHIP
January 14-May 20
“The Etiquette of Courtship” guided tour gives visitors a glimpse into the process of courtship in the early 1900s. From the proliferation of women’s magazines that offered advice on courtship to the delicate arts of conversation and letter writing, visitors will gain insight into the etiquette of courtship of the American Middle Class during this period. The exhibit includes several examples of early 1900s love songs, Valentine’s cards, a wedding announcement, and a 1908 wedding dress to illustrate the progression of a courtship from introductions, to courting, to engagement. |
FOR CHILDREN
GRANDMA'S ATTICGrandma's Attic is dedicated to educating through touch by allowing children to dress up, 'cook' on a vintage stove, use a vintage typewriter, and more.
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CHILDREN'S GALLERYThe Children’s Gallery is a fun place where kids can play and explore historic Rogers landmarks.
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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.
Auto-Biography
Location: Adult Wellness Center (The Adult Wellness Center is open to members only)
Address: 2001 West Persimmon, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
Photographers of Benton County
Location: Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's
Address: 1200 West Walnut, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
BEHIND THE SCENES: What Makes a City Run?
Location: Rogers Public Library
Address: 711 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 7 PM & Friday - Saturday, 9 AM to 5 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: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
Photographers of Benton County
Location: Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's
Address: 1200 West Walnut, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
BEHIND THE SCENES: What Makes a City Run?
Location: Rogers Public Library
Address: 711 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers AR
Day & Time: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 7 PM & Friday - Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
LAND OF THE BIG RED APPLE
Location: Rogers Executive Airport
Address: Hwy 62 East, Airport Drive # 3
ONLINE EXHIBITS
Beaver Lake: Before and After
The Bentonville School History 1841 - 1921
Buried Dreams: "Coin" Harvey & Monte Ne
Discovering the Bluff Dwellers
Early Poultry Industry of Northwest Arkansas
Elsie Mistie Sterling
From Overland Stage to Postal Truck: A History of the Mail Service in Rogers, Arkansas
Influential Women of Arkansas: From the Suffragettes to Today
Health Care in Benton County
Kruse's Gold Mine
Ladies of the Loom
Living History Videos
Natural Resources of Northwest Arkansas
On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War
Parades & Pageants: The Apple Blossom Festivals of the 1920s
Personal Computers: From the Early 1970s to the Late 1980s
Rally Around the Flag: The Flags of the Battle of Pea Ridge
Rebels, Federals and Bushwhackers
Reflections of the Black Experience
Remembering Rogers
The Bentonville School History 1841 - 1921
Buried Dreams: "Coin" Harvey & Monte Ne
Discovering the Bluff Dwellers
Early Poultry Industry of Northwest Arkansas
Elsie Mistie Sterling
From Overland Stage to Postal Truck: A History of the Mail Service in Rogers, Arkansas
Influential Women of Arkansas: From the Suffragettes to Today
Health Care in Benton County
Kruse's Gold Mine
Ladies of the Loom
Living History Videos
Natural Resources of Northwest Arkansas
On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War
Parades & Pageants: The Apple Blossom Festivals of the 1920s
Personal Computers: From the Early 1970s to the Late 1980s
Rally Around the Flag: The Flags of the Battle of Pea Ridge
Rebels, Federals and Bushwhackers
Reflections of the Black Experience
Remembering Rogers
