Exhibits - Arkansas Post Museum
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| Main House |
| Dates/Times: |
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Fees: |
Adults: $2.25 plus tax Children ages 6-12: $1.25 plus tax Children under 6: Free Group Rates available with advance notice |
| Self-Guided: |
Yes |
The Main House is the entrance to the museum. Exhibits include documents, clothing and artifacts dating from the Colonial period.
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| Peterson Building |
| Dates/Times: |
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Fees: |
Included in Admission Fees |
| Self-Guided: |
Yes |
Exhibits include Native American artifacts, military memorabilia, agricultural implements, a general store and large collection of toys from the 1920's and 1930's.
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| Pioneer Kitchen |
| Dates/Times: |
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Fees: |
Included in Admission Fees |
| Self-Guided: |
Yes |
Meals were prepared in an open fireplace and the kitchen was often separated from the Main House for safety purposes. Early cookware and utensils are exhibited here.
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| Playhouse |
| Dates/Times: |
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Fees: |
Included in museum admission fee |
| Self-Guided: |
Yes |
Built in the 1930's, all the materials were made to scale. This unique playhouse is completely furnished and features a wood-burning fireplace, electricity and a screened back porch complete with swing.
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| Refeld-Hinman Loghouse |
| Dates/Times: |
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Fees: |
Included in museum admission fee |
| Self-Guided: |
Yes |
Built in 1877, this dog-trot cabin is located within one-half mile of its original site. The house is furnished in the style of the late 1800s.
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- Contact Information
- 5530 Highway 165 South
Gillett, AR 72055
- Email: arkansaspostmuseum@arkansas.com)
- 870-548-2634
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