Spring Break Specials
Make memories at the museum as it comes alive for Spring Break!
When school is out, the museum is IN!
Get ready to let your creativity bloom during our Spring Break Specials. These two weeks are filled with different daily activities — chat with nature experts, enjoy live performances, and explore hands-on experiences. Plus, don’t miss the chance to celebrate the opening of the America 250: Common Threads exhibition!
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just looking for some springtime fun, Spring Break Specials offers endless opportunities to unleash your imagination and create unforgettable memories. Come join the fun!
Free, no tickets required. Drop in anytime.
What to Expect
WEEK ONE
Saturday | MAR 14
America 250: Common Threads Opening Celebration
Sunday | MAR 15
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Quilted Critters | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Main Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Facepainting with Jolly Bugs | Lower Lobby
11 AM – 2 PM
Sheryl Oring’s Spirit of Independence | America 250 Exhibition Gallery
NWA Quilters Guild Quilters in Residence | America 250 Exhibition Gallery
11:30 AM, 12 PM, 12:30 PM
Performances by TheatreSquared
Monday | MAR 16
11 AM – 4 PM
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Geology with Dr. Van Brahana | Walker Landing | Rain Plan: Lower Lobby
Tuesday | MAR 17
Closed
Wednesday | MAR 18
11 AM – 4 PM
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
Thursday | MAR 19
11 AM – 4 PM
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Campus Parking Plaza:
Bug Bonanza
Artmaking: Bug Buddies
ENTO-MOBILE with UARK Entomology
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Gallery Talk with Curatorial Assistant Jaiha Lee | America 250 Exhibition Gallery
Friday | MAR 20
11 AM – 4 PM
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
Saturday | MAR 21
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Nature Nooks | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
WEEK TWO
Sunday | MAR 22
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Blooming Hot Air Balloons | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
Monday | MAR 23
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Bird Mobiles | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Caricatures with Jon Huckeby | Walker Landing | Rain Plan: Lower Lobby
Tuesday | MAR 24
Closed
Wednesday | MAR 25
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Quilted Critters | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Tea Talks with Yarb Apothecary | Walker Landing | Rain Plan: Lower Lobby
Thursday | MAR 26
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Nature Nooks | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Printing Press with Dandy Roll | Walker | Rain Plan: Lobby
1 – 1:45 PM
Gallery Talk with Curatorial Assistant Sophie Otero | America 250 Exhibition Gallery
Friday | MAR 27
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Blooming Hot Air Balloons | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Artmaking: Painted Pots | Walker | Rain Plan: Great Hall
Saturday | MAR 28
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Bird Mobiles | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1 – 4 PM
Big Poppa Bubble | Walker Landing | Rain Plan: Reschedule
Sunday | MAR 29
11 AM – 4 PM
Artmaking: Quilted Critters | Classrooms B&C
Spring Scavenger Hunt | Lobby
1:45, 3 PM
Candy Lee & the Backyard Bugs | Walker | Rain Plan: Lower Lobby