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 GALLERYThe Children’s Gallery is a fun place where kids can play and explore historic Rogers landmarks.
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HAWKINS HOUSEUpcoming Tours
Patterns of the Past October 2-30, 2021 From dishes to quilts, the historic 1895 Hawkins House is full of patterns that reflect the tastes and technologies of the past. Take a guided tour through this historic Rogers home which in itself illustrates the patterns of behavior – the customs and etiquette – that directed everyday life early in the twentieth-century. A Patriotic Christmas December 4-31, 2021 Americans have been known to show their patriotism in many different ways from the nation’s beginning in 1776. During the Victorian period, patriotic tributes were sometimes incorporated into holiday displays, especially around times of war. A Patriotic Christmas, a special guided tour through the historic 1895 Hawkins House, uses objects from the museum collection to explore some of these displays of patriotism during the Christmas season from the American Civil War through World War I. |
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KEY WINGThe Key Wing galleries are dedicated to educating through touch by allowing children to dress up, 'cook' on a vintage stove, use a vintage typewriter, and more. You can take a stroll along First Street in its earliest days to see how businesses use to look. These galleries are available when not in use by a school group.
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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
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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
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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. |
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
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Pel-Freez: 110 Years of Food and Science
October 16-December 18, 2021 An exhibit on the history of Pel-Freez for the 110th anniversary of this long-time Rogers’ company. Although this company is most known for being the largest producer of rabbit meat in the nation, since the 1950s they have also produced high quality raw materials for use in the advancement of medical science research. This exhibit features objects from the Pel-Freez collection, including photographs, advertisement memorabilia, biological samples and lab equipment. |
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Thrift Style
December 15, 2021-January 19, 2022 Thrift Style, a traveling exhibit from Exhibits USA, explores the reuse of feed sacks to make clothing and other household objects and illuminates how the “upcycling” of these bags mutually benefitted twentieth-century consumers and businesses. With forty-one works from patterns to garments, it serves as an example of past ingenuity that can inform today’s efforts toward sustainability. |
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.
LOUISE THADEN: Pioneer Aviator
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
EARLY POULTRY INDUSTRY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
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
EARLY POULTRY INDUSTRY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
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
