Mid America Science Museum
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 475 ft
- Elevation
The science museum's mission in part is to disseminate information regarding the development of the International Space Station; train teachers in applying space education to science and math. The museum is a recipient of the International Space Station, Star Station One. Star Station One is sponsored by NASA. It is a program of demonstrations and workshops which encourages a hands on learning approach.The museum houses a collection of interactive science machines, a hall of mirrors, a simulated cave capsule and bird watching windows for nature lovers.
Getting there
34.51780, -93.11670 · 34°31'4.1"N 93°7'0.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 56 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 88 | 93 | 93 | 86 | 75 | 63 | 53 |
| Low °F | 32 | 35 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mid America Science Museum
- Can you reserve a site at Mid America Science Museum?
- No. Mid America Science Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Mid America Science Museum
- Gulpha Gorge Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Avery 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stephens Park 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stephens Park Day-Use 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway (Lake Ouachita) 6.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Brady Mountain Day-Use 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Brady Mountain 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crystal Springs (AR) Day-Use 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crystal Springs (AR) 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Charlton Recreation Area 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Bower Group Use Area 16.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Camp Clearfork 15.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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