Gann Museum of Saline County

04/11/2025

Bauxite built a thriving company town back in the day. But what is the process of turning a hunk of bauxite into aluminum?

Learn more in our latest article:

By Cody Berry  Since our new exhibit is focused on the town of Bauxite, and the industry that built it, I wanted to answer some commonly asked questions. The question explored in this article: “What happens to the bauxite after it’s dug up?”  Once the bauxite ore was mined, there was a compl...

04/09/2025

Looks like the winning team, showing off their medals! Does anyone recognize any of these players?

04/05/2025

We hate to do this but the Gann Museum will remain closed today.

Stay safe!

04/04/2025

The Gann Museum is reopened and has a new exhibit, entitled "How Bauxite Built A Town: 1896 - 1984." Explore this time period in our local history and the companies that were drawn to the unique geological properties of Bauxite.

Read more in our latest article:

Our new exhibit “How Bauxite Built A Town: 1896-1984" pays tribute to the people who labored in and around the bauxite mines of Saline County.

04/02/2025

What a great photo! Does anyone recognize this fellow? From the sign, it looks like maybe the building behind him is a restaurant...

03/26/2025

Someone won big at Benton High School! Does anyone recognize this student? Any clues on what the award may be for?

03/24/2025

We're proud to announce our reopening this week! Please stop by and see us, we would love to see you!

✨After a quiet winter, the Gann Museum is REOPENING! 🥳

The museum will continue at its regular hours, starting this week on Thursday, March 27th:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

➡️Be sure to stop by and check out the latest exhibit in the museum, "How Bauxite Built A Town"!

03/21/2025

Who was Lynda Hollenbeck? Learn more about this legendary journalist hailing from Saline County in our latest article:
https://www.salinecountylibrary.org/lynda-hollenbeck/

03/19/2025

Do you recognize any of the students posing with their science experiment in class?

03/17/2025

Are those school projects behind her? Does anyone recognize this figure from the past?

03/14/2025

Soon it will be great weather to go for a run outside! Does anyone recognize the runner in this photo?

03/14/2025

We know that the famous Dr. Gann gave the Gann Museum it's name, but who was he married to? Today, in celebration of Women's History Month, let's learn more about Mrs. Gann.

Read more in our latest article:

Who was Dr. Gann, the surgeon who gives the Gann Museum it's namesake married to? Today let's learn about Mrs. Gann.

03/12/2025

These ladies are posing with an "SCA Spirit Award." Do you recognize any of the women here?

03/10/2025

Looks like a heated game in this gymnasium! Do you recognize any of the players here?

03/07/2025

Her ribbons say "Miss Arkansas 1976." Who was the winner that year, and do you recognize any of the folks giving her the award?

03/07/2025

Who are the Daughters of the Revolution? Learn more in our latest article where our Special Collections Assistant, Cody Berry, meets with them and discusses the history of the Gann Museum.

Read more:

I met with the Daughters of the Revolution in Benton, where I talked about the Gann museum and its unique history.

03/05/2025

Wonder what parade this was! Do you recognize the woman seated on this Saline float?

03/03/2025

Bathing suits used to look so different! Are you excited about taking a dip as the weather starts to warm up again? Do you recognize any of the swimmers in this photo?