Old State House

The Old State House museum is located at 300 W. Markham in Little Rock, Arkansas and offers free admission to all visitors to the venue. The facility is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The museum is closed on all major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Located between the Peabody and Double Tree hotels, the Old State House is the oldest standing state capitol building to the west of the Mississippi River. The facility opened its doors in 1842 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1997 the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. Accreditation from the American Association of Museums was also established in 2003.

Various events take place at the Old State House throughout the calendar year. Exhibits are always changing and provide a unique insight into the past and present future of Arkansas. Some of the recent exhibits include Badges, Bandits, and Bars Arkansas Law and Justice where an exploration of the state's history of crime, law enforcement, and court systems are displayed. Toddler and children programs are also available at the Old State House.