Amazeum Announces Hours and Admission
by July 7, 2015 12:10 am 354 views
The much-anticipated Scott Family Amazeum is set to open its doors July 15.
The hands-on, interactive museum for children and families in Northwest Arkansas has announced its’ hours of operation and admission prices.
Monday 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday closed to the public
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
From opening day through Labor Day, the Amazeum will extend hours on Mondays and Wednesday until 7 pm.
A single-day admission will be $9.50, guests under two years of age will be admitted free.
“We are happy to be able to keep our admission at the low end of our goal range thanks to the hard work of our staff and the support of our funders,” said Sam Dean, executive director of the Scott Family Amazeum in a press release. “We wanted to keep our admission at a place that was affordable, yet still supported our sustainability as a nonprofit organization.”
The Amazeum offers memberships that include special benefits, such as reciprocal admission with science and children’s museums across the country. Full details of membership options and benefits can be found at Amazeum.org. According to the museum, more than 1,200 memberships have been sold. Family memberships for four people begin at $95.
The nearly 50,000-square-foot space, located at the intersection of J Street and Museum Way in Bentonville, is designed to engage the imagination of children and their families through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Experiences will include a climbable tree canopy, indoor cave, an art studio, and more. Exhibitions will extend to the museum grounds where approximately one acre of land will provide the background for more learning and fun. The Amazeum will also feature indoor and outdoor event space.