Partners of the Arkansas Discovery Network, Funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
Museum of Discovery in Little Rock
http://www.amod.org/
The mission of the Museum of Discovery is to engage, enlighten and educate people of all ages through an interactive experience where science and history come alive.
Mid America Science Museum in Hot Springs
http://midamericamuseum.org/
The mission of Mid-America Science Museum is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of the sciences, and to encourage life-long science education through interactive exhibits and programs. The Museum also serves as a premier tourism attraction in Arkansas.
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
http://www.artssciencecenter.org/
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, founded in 1968 and commissioned by the City of Pine Bluff in 1971, is operated for the cultural benefit of all citizens of Southeast Arkansas. The mission of the Arts & Science Center is to provide opportunities for the practice, teaching, performance, enjoyment and understanding of the arts and sciences. Underlying these efforts is the belief that the arts and sciences preserve and transmit our heritage, enrich our lives and contribute significantly to the social, cultural, educational and economic well being of Southeast Arkansas.
Texarkana Museums System in Texarkana
http://www.texarkanamuseums.org/
The Texarkana Museums System (TMS) is a-not-for-profit educational organization that offers high-quality learning experiences focusing on history, science, art, and music. TMS is committed to the collection and conservation of materials relating to the human occupation of the region, to the preservation of the buildings it holds in trust for the people of the Four States Area, and to the enhancement of cultural opportunities and quality of life for all its residents. TMS is committed to maintaining professional and ethical excellence in all its operations and adheres to the standards set forth by the American Association of Museums.
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources in Smackover
http://www.amnr.org/
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources in Smackover exists to preserve, increase and to disseminate knowledge of Arkansas' natural resources, with special emphasis on the story of petroleum and brine recovered for bromine extraction.
Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro
http://museum.astate.edu/
The Arkansas State University Museum shares knowledge of natural history and cultural heritage with people of all ages and educational levels by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting objects, with emphasis on the Mississippi River Delta region. The Museum also provides leadership for the pursuit of related endeavors in the region.
The University of Arkansas Center for Math & Science Education, Fayetteville
http://www.uark.edu/~k12info/
The University of Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education (CMASE), one of twelve mathematics and science centers on university and college campuses around the state, provides quality resources and materials to the home, private and public education communities. The Arkansas NASA Educator Resource Center, located within CMASE, is the state's dissemination point for education materials provided by NASA. Resources and school/classroom presentations are free of charge.
The objectives of the centers are to provide: 1) K-16 education outreach to the home, private and public Northwest Arkansas education community; 2) quality professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers at local, regional, state and national levels; 3) access points for dissemination of educational materials, resources and information; and 4) links to common education allies throughout the state and nation.