The Walmart Museum
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Experience Type: American icon, historic landmark, offbeat & fun
Reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, The Walmart Museum honors founder Sam Walton’s legacy with interactive exhibits, a recreated five-and-dime, and nostalgic experiences. Explore how a small-town store transformed into the world’s largest retailer.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Interact with a Hologram of Sam Walton – Step into the hologram theater to ask questions and hear Walton’s words of wisdom shared by a lifelike, interactive holographic projection.
- See a Recreation of Walton’s Office – Explore Walton’s simple office setup with original furnishings. Don’t miss his iconic pickup truck, a symbol of the founder’s unpretentious lifestyle.
- Explore Interactive Exhibits – Trace Walmart’s rise from a five-and-dime to a global giant with digital exhibits highlighting innovations and future-forward technology, like drone delivery.
- Enjoy a Sweet Treat at the Spark Café – Enjoy a scoop of Arkansas-made Yarnell’s ice cream, including Sam’s favorite flavor, butter pecan.
- Shop at a Five-and-Dime Replica – Browse nostalgic toys, vintage-style games, and candy in the recreated 5&10 store, where history and shopping meet for a perfect souvenir stop.
Recommended Reading: Deepen your visit with Sam Walton: Made in America, where Walton shares the scrappy setbacks and big wins that shaped his retail empire. It’s an engaging, firsthand look at the vision behind the original 5&10.
Photo Credit: Kate Cousins Photography