Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Arkansas State Park · Union County

Entrance feeFree

CountyUnion

CampingDay use only

Directions Official Arkansas State Parks page Park brochure

About Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Working oil field equipment, a replica 112-foot derrick and a reproduction boomtown tell the story of south Arkansas' 1920s oil boom. Admission is free, and the park sits two miles south of Smackover on Ark. 7.

Amenities & facilities

🌿 Nature Center
🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Outdoor Group Area — Per Use: $85
Indoor Meeting Room — Meeting Room 1 (100 Capacity): $145; Meeting Room 2 (30 Capacity): $95

Entrance fee

Free entry

Hours

Museum:

Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone870-725-2877

Address4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762

Upcoming events at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Lego Oil Derrick ChallengeJul 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Bubbles come from Petrochemicals?Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM
JitterbotsAug 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Let's Go Fly a KiteAug 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM
WindsocksAug 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Summer GardensAug 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Tinkering for TotsAug 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Oil Field Park Tour HikeSep 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Welcome to the Weekend SocialSep 4, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Bubbles from Petrochemicals?Sep 5, 2026 · 10:15 AM

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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