Crystal Bridges Museum Visit
To start off the new year, our museum guides took a trip to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville! Meghan Lucas, the museum’s Tour Program Coordinator, planned the visit. She said that the intention behind this activity was to watch a tour from another guide and see an example they can model…Continue Reading Crystal Bridges Museum Visit
Tree Ring Laboratory Collection
Thanks to Dr. David Stahle, recently retired Distinguished Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas and director of the Tree Ring Laboratory (@uarktrl) , the University of Arkansas Museum will house his extensive tree ring collection. These tree rings range in shape and size and reflect the many years of hard work Dr. Stahle…Continue Reading Tree Ring Laboratory Collection
Happy Groundhog Day!
Happy Groundhog Day! Today, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter! To celebrate the beloved groundhog’s findings, we are looking at some items from our collection that fit the winter season. ❄ First, is this plate that truly encapsulates the snowy season. This scalloped edged children’s dish features two young girls…Continue Reading Happy Groundhog Day!
Arkansas Democrat Gazette Article
“Museum at the Library series offers glimpse into one of the region’s deepest historical vaults“ Story by Monica Hooper, Feb. 7, 2026…Continue Reading Arkansas Democrat Gazette Article