Best History Museum in Beaver Lake

"The Walmart Museum may not be something you would consider when looking at things to do in Bentonville but it’s incredibly engaging. The Walmart Museum opened in 1990 to educate, engage, and inspire visitors about the history of Walmart. At the Walmart Museum, you’ll also learn the legacy of Sam Walton from his beginning and stop by Walton’s 5 & 10 for some classic candies or games."

"The Walmart Museum is a digital exhibit space that helps the visitors learn the heritage of the retail chain, their intersection of culture and history and interpretative displays at the Bentonville galleries that will tell you about the past and present of the company and its future scope. The Walton’s 5 & 10 features the original tin...Read more"

"This is where founder Sam Walton grew his business from a small chain to the multi-national corporation it is today. The Walmart Museum is on the Bentonville Square in the heart of downtown. This historic museum houses a working Five-and-Dime store and exhibits feature business milestones for both Sam Walton and Walmart."

"Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or the Dining Car. Enjoy the elegant flavor of the 1920s aboard the Eurekan […]"

"The oldest brewery in Bentonville, the Bike Rack Brewing Co. prides itself on brewing high-quality craft beers inspired by the local lifestyle. A selection of signature beers is always available on tap, and the brewery also offers carefully handcrafts beers in small, seasonal batches that are typically only available for a short period of time. Pints of select beers are sold for only $3 on Mondays and Tuesdays between 5pm and 7pm, and $10 growler refills are offered Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday."

"Any travel guide written by me will have at least one brewery and my Bentonville go-to is Bike Rack Brewing. It’s the oldest brewery in Bentonville and has two locations: one in 8th Street Market and one in the Arts District."

"Designed to engage families in hands-on discovery, the Scott Family Amazeum consists of roughly 50,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and 1 acre of outdoor property with an interactive "playscape." Exhibits cater to all ages and interests; highlights include a tinkering hub, an art studio, and a science lab where children can do experiments with Hershey's candy. Special events and programs are offered on a regular basis, and the museum is open every day except for Tuesdays and select holidays. Children under two receive free admission, and admission on Wednesday evenings is done on a pay-as-you-like basis thanks to a grant from Tyson Foods."

"Just down the street from Crystal Bridges the Amazeum is a magnificent introduction to art and to science pertaining to weather, agriculture and engineering interactive displays – and the kids don’t even know they’re being educated. With areas designated for every age group there is something to do for kids of all ages. There’s water, so be ready and dress appropriately, and Hershey’s (among others) sponsors a tasty experiment on a scheduled basis."

"Osage Parkis a newer 55-acre aviation-themed green space in Bentonville located by Thaden Field and Lake Bentonville. As of now, it is still under construction, but when it is finished it will have free access to outdoor pickleball courts, multi-purpose lawns, a music venue, and a number of lake activities including fishing and kayaking. I know once this spot is finished it will be one of the most popular outdoor spots in Bentonville!"