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U of A Museum Campus Open House

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Sat, Aug 15, 2026

6 PM – 8 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Arkansas Archeological Survey building

2471 N. Hatch Ave., Fayetteville 72704, United States

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About the Event:
University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, and alumni! Start your semester off with an exciting Night at the University of Arkansas Museum collections! From meteorites and dinosaurs to ancient Roman coins and first computers, the Museum houses a wide array of materials across time and space. Explore the collections, join a scavenger hunt to earn prizes, learn about other campus resources, and grab some snacks!

Parking:
Free parking will be available.

Event Shuttle:
Need a ride? The shuttle will run from 5:45PM to 8:30PM. It will cycle between the event (Arkansas Archeological Survey building, 2471 N Hatch Ave) and Hotz Hall Bus Loop (1200 Cleveland St, Fayetteville, AR 72701). It will make roundtrip stops approximately every 15-20 minutes. Final shuttle will leave the Museum at 8:15pm.

RSVP:
Registration is very much appreciated, but not required and does not reserve anything at the event.

About the Museum:
From the first computer used on campus to a meteorite that fell near Fayetteville in 1934, the Museum is home to millions of items that reflect earth’s cultural and natural history. The museum provides endless opportunities for researchers, scholars and anyone who treasures the past. Learn more on our website: uamuseum.uark.edu

Food Provided (Snacks (cookies, granola bars, etc) and water.)

Where

Arkansas Archeological Survey building

2471 N. Hatch Ave., Fayetteville 72704, United States

Hosted By

University of Arkansas Museum | Website | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Office of Transition Programs & Initiatives