general information


Arkansas Arts Center

General Information

The Arkansas Arts Center includes the following:

  • Museum
  • Children’s Theatre
  • Museum School
  • Arkansas Arts Center Administrative Offices
  • Museum Shop
  • Best Impressions Restaurant

Admission:
Admission to the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation collection is free for all visitors. There may be a charge for special exhibitions.

Arkansas Arts Center hours are:

Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and Major Holidays

Administrative Office hours are:

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Best Impression Restaurant Hours are:

Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.


The Oasis Café is open during Arkansas Arts Center hours and offers to-go snacks, light foods and beverages.

Parking:
The Arkansas Arts Center offers free parking.

Address and Phone Number:

Physical Address
501 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
    Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2137
Little Rock, AR 72203

Phone Number: 501-372-4000
Fax Number: 501-375-8053

Directions:

Traveling North into Little Rock on I-30

  • Pass I-630 in Little Rock and take the 9th Street exit.
  • Turn left onto 9th Street, cross the interstate and travel two blocks to Commerce Street. You will see MacArthur Park on your left.
  • Turn left onto Commerce Street and the Arkansas Arts Center will be on the immediate left.

Traveling South into Little Rock on I-30

  • Cross the Arkansas River Bridge on I-30 into Little Rock and take the 9th Street exit.
  • Turn right at the stoplight and travel two blocks to Commerce Street.
  • Turn left onto Commerce and the Arkansas Arts Center will be on the immediate left.