Faulkner County Museum
The Faulkner County Museum is located in the former Faulkner County Jail, on Courthouse Square in the center of Conway, the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. Its mildest months, March, April, May, October and November, bring highs of 62–81°F.
A museum inside Conway
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 70 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Conway
Faulkner County Museum is inside Conway, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Faulkner County Museum
The Faulkner County Museum is located in the former Faulkner County Jail, on Courthouse Square in the center of Conway, the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. It is a two-story masonry structure, built out of stone and brick with a stuccoed finish. A three-story square tower projects from one corner, topped by a pyramidal roof. It was built in 1895, and converted to the county library in 1934. It housed that library until 1995, after which it was converted into the county museum.
Founded in 1992 and opened in 1997, the museum focuses on the prehistory, history and culture of Faulkner County. Displays include photos, historic artifacts and equipment, household items, clothing, and art and crafts by area artists. The museum also houses area history and archival collections.
- Type
- Museum
- Opened
- 1997
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
Where to stay near Faulkner County Museum
To stay close, try Conway (24) and Little Rock (113).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Faulkner County Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | in town | — | 24 17 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 72,328 | $252K | C− |
| Little Rock | 26 mi south | 40 min | 113 93 hotels · 12 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 206,427 | $236K | D− |
| North Little Rock | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 50 36 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 65,120 | $179K | D− |
| Maumelle | 17 mi south | 25 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,780 | $292K | B− |
| Jacksonville | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 17 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 29,460 | $163K | D− |
| Morrilton | 17 mi west | 25 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 RV parks | 7,195 | $161K | D |
| Wooster | 8 mi north | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,150 | $333K | — |
| Greenbrier | 10 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 6,645 | $207K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
You can reach each of these within 69 miles.
126 mi National Historic SiteLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site49K visitors a year
226 mi MuseumClinton Presidential Center
53 mi National ParkHot Springs National Park2.5M visitors a year
68 mi MountainMount Magazine
328 mi State parkPetit Jean State Park
425 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Arena
65 mi National RiverBuffalo National River1.4M visitors a year51 mi Theme parkMagic Springs and Crystal FallsPhoto credits
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clinton Presidential Center: Archipreneur, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Mount Magazine: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Petit Jean State Park: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Simmons Bank Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Buffalo National River: Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Your questions on Faulkner County Museum
Is Faulkner County Museum in Conway?
Yes. It’s inside Conway, AR.
When is the best time to visit Faulkner County Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 62–81°.
What is the closest airport to Faulkner County Museum?
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 140 miles.
Where should I stay near Faulkner County Museum?
Conway (in town, 24 places to stay), Little Rock (26 mi, 113 places to stay) and North Little Rock (24 mi, 50 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.