Photos of a fossil foot, yellow and green bird, crystal, and an animal skill with tusks

Getting Here

Museum Collection Facility

Front of Archeological Survey building where Museum Collection Facility is located.

Make an appointment at least 24 hours prior to your visit because of limited space in the facility.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

Follow University closures.

Phone: 479-575-3456

Email: lalamb@uark.edu

Information

The University of Arkansas Museum Collections Facility is located on 2471 N Hatch Ave, roughly 2.5 miles north of the main University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, AR.

The Museum’s collections are all housed at this location. The building is also shared with the Arkansas Archeological Survey coordinating office.

Learn more about visiting this space below.

Submit a request to conduct research in advance.

Tours and class visits are free and available for all interested individuals and groups. However, the museum does not have traditional public spaces like most museums. For that reason, access to the facility is limited to prearranged visits and special events. Learn more and schedule here.  Always contact the Museum before visiting. DO NOT show up without an appointment.

Visitors are welcome to tour the museum by making an appointment in advance. DO NOT show up without an appointment.

Parking is free and readily available. The #21 U of A bus route stops in front of the building. The stop name is “Biomass.”

Museum Exhibit Spaces

Old Main

Old Main clock tower.

Four display cases are located on the fifth floor across from main staircase.

See what’s on display in Old Main.

Silas Hunt Hall

Silas Hunt Hall.

The display case is located on the second floor in the hallway.

See what’s on display in Silas Hunt Hall.

Gearhart Hall

Gearhart Hall.

Found on each floor, four cases are dispersed in hallways near stairwells in the middle of the building.

See what’s on display in Gearhart Hall.

Temporary and Online Exhibits

Icon of vase on display and clock showing time passing in background.

The U of A Museum often shares collection pieces with other area museums and public spaces off of campus. These temporary exhibits, locations and public viewing times can be found on our In the Community page. Our Online Exhibits page features more collections. The Collections Database allows you to search online for collections items.