Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources Foundation

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources Foundation AR Museum of Natural Resources, a division of State Parks, a historical museum and oil field park. Bus and motor home parking.
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Family outings, school trips, and weekend road travelers are welcome. ADA accessible for parking and throughout Mission:
The museum's mission is to foster the experiences that connect people with the lasting cultural and economic impact from the discovery of oil in South Arkansas during the 1920’s, and the brine used in bromine extraction. This is accomplished through collecting, preserving, and i

nterpreting their ever-changing story. Main theme:
Experience the discovery and uses of petroleum and brine, and their lasting impact on the culture, economy, and environment of South Arkansas. Brine/Bromine Theme:
Once considered a worthless byproduct, the unique deposit of brine/bromine in South AR and their many changing processes impacted and enriched lives, created environmental awareness, and left a continuing legacy. Petroleum Theme:
The formation and discovery of petroleum changed the course of South AR from a farming community to an industrial economy, altered lives, and brought the state into modern times. Environment/Ecology Theme:
The discovery of petroleum in south Arkansas devastated the environment and ecology, but better industry practices and regulations fostered awareness and responsibility resulting in nature reclaiming itself. Culture Theme:
The Roaring 20s hit S. AR with a boom and forced the rural area to embrace changing technologies, events, and culture which have been preserved for future generations. Economy Theme:
The discovery of petroleum and brine produced a widespread economic impact which, triggered a spirit of commerce allowing for substantial growth in towns, business, and jobs for diverse groups of people.

12/31/2025
Tonight is your last chance for 2025!!!!!!
12/20/2025

Tonight is your last chance for 2025!!!!!!

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Have a wonderful Christmas!
12/19/2025

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Have a wonderful Christmas!

This is the last weekend of our Lights at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Friday Dec. 19 and Sat Dec 20. 5:30p...
12/19/2025

This is the last weekend of our Lights at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Friday Dec. 19 and Sat Dec 20. 5:30pm. Thanks to all of you for a very successful Light season.

Yes, the park is lit up and you can still come see the lights tonight (Saturday December 13, 2025). Last people let in a...
12/14/2025

Yes, the park is lit up and you can still come see the lights tonight (Saturday December 13, 2025). Last people let in at 8:30pm.

Tonight looks like it is going to be great for walking through the lights out here at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Res...
12/12/2025

Tonight looks like it is going to be great for walking through the lights out here at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources State Park!! Park opens at 5:30 pm!!!!!

Address

4087 Smackover Highway
Smackover, AR
71762

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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