We are very excited about our new exhibit, Discovery Trail, which illustrates the American West during the frontier days. An important part of making an exhibit includes testing to make sure it works the right way.

You are invited to visit the Museum of Discovery July 22 and 23 to take part in "prototype testing" for this exhibit. Prototypes are not completed products, but "samples" made of simple materials to test it before building the real exhibit.

On July 22 and 23, Kids' Quest members will receive free admission to the Museum of Discovery with a paid adult admission. So come on and join the fun, and be a part of this exciting new exhibit! If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 12, you can sign them up for Kids' Quest here.

Thank you to Market Strategies International for its generous $1,000 sponsorship for The Race for Planet "X."

Thanks to contributions like this our mobile museum can continue to serve our rural schools.

To see photos of The Race for Planet "X," go to our flickr page!

This past school year The Race for Planet "X" visited schools in all corners of the state, reaching more than 4,200 sixth graders. Next year we hope to reach even more!

Race for Planet "X"

Our Body: The Universe Within
and Grossology
Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs
Now until September 28, 2008
Our Body: The Universe Within literally goes "under the skin" to reveal the mysteries of the human anatomy through a riveting presentation of fascinating and ACTUAL human specimens. The exhibit features bodies and anatomical displays preserved to expose the inner workings of the human anatomy. At Grossology, you will learn everything you always wanted to know about your body, but were too polite to ask. Download Our Body flyer for more info Download Body Camps Info

Music takes to the stage at Arts & Science Center
Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff
Musical theater and music take center stage in August at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. Detroit Johnnie, a native of Detroit, will perform on jazz guitar at the monthly Live @ 5 set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Center. Then “Guys and Dolls,” the Center’s summer musical will perform its final three days of performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 2-3. Also auditions for the next musical, Neil Simon’s “California Suite,” are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 4-5, at the Center. For more information contact the Center, 701 Main St., Pine Bluff, at (870) 536-3375.

Room to Grow Now Open!
Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
Guarded by a not-so-ferocious dragon,Room to Grow is a permanent exhibit designed for ages 6 and under. Boasting 3,000 feet of hands-on, interactive exhibits, learning opportunities abound. Room to Grow features areas such as a Castle Theatre and the Reading Beach designed to stimulate young minds and provide a unique learning experience. See pics on flickr!

Sprinkler Party at Ace of Clubs House!
Ace of Clubs House, Texarkana Museums System, Texarkana
July 25, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop your kids off (or join them) at the Ace of Clubs House for some cool fun. They can enjoy a sprinkler party, pizza and games on the lawn. Come dressed to get wet! Bring your towel and picnic blanket. Appropriate for kids aged 5 – 10. Kids may be dropped off but must be picked up by 6 p.m. Cost: $6 per child (Texarkana Museums System Members $5 per child). Please RSVP!

To see what else is going on at our partner sites across the state, see our Events page.

The mission of the Network is to bring world-class educational experiences to the children and families of Arkansas. A generous grant of $7.3 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation initiated the Network and made the programs possible.

Find out more about the network of museums across the state of Arkansas. To keep up on the latest events and a behind-the-scenes look every now and then, check out our flickr photostream or flickr group page, our blog, our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.