Museum Of Native American History

Museum Of Native American History Take a 24,000-year journey! See artifacts that span five periods of the first people of the America's
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Artifact Friday: DiscoidalsThis week, we’re highlighting two discoidals from our collection!Discoidals were carefully sh...
08/28/2026

Artifact Friday: Discoidals

This week, we’re highlighting two discoidals from our collection!

Discoidals were carefully shaped using a hammerstone, then polished with sand to smooth the surface. Sized to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand, these stones were historically used in Chunkey, a highly competitive Indigenous game. Players rolled the discoidal across a playing field and attempted to strike the moving stone with a spear.

The discoidal on the right is made of quartz and was recovered in Blytheville, Arkansas. It is classified as an “apple discoidal,” a rare variant characterized by shallow indentations on both faces. Apple discoidals are regionally restricted to southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.

While the discoidal on the right is made of quartz, the one on the left is made of sandstone, showing the variety of materials used to create these objects.

🎄✨ Holiday party planning starts now! ✨🎄It may only be August, but it’s never too soon to lock in the perfect spot for y...
08/27/2026

🎄✨ Holiday party planning starts now! ✨🎄

It may only be August, but it’s never too soon to lock in the perfect spot for your holiday gathering! MONAH’s event space is a flexible blank canvas ready for office parties, family celebrations, community gatherings & more. 🎉

Your rental includes:
🪑 Tables + chairs for up to 100 guests
🚗 Plenty of parking
🍽️ Kitchenette
✨ 1,270 sq. ft. of flexible event space

📅 Holiday dates can fill up quickly, so start planning early!

👀 AND… keep your eyes right here. We’ve got a BIG venue giveaway contest coming soon, and you’re definitely going to want a chance to win. Follow along so you don’t miss it! 🎁

📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) | 📞 479-273-2456

📚✨ Navajo Code Talker Day may have been August 14, but there’s always time to keep learning.The story of the Navajo Code...
08/26/2026

📚✨ Navajo Code Talker Day may have been August 14, but there’s always time to keep learning.

The story of the Navajo Code Talkers is an extraordinary part of American history, and our Museum Store has two fascinating ways to explore it further:

📖 Navajo Code Talker Manual by Jim Turner and Gabriel Schut - an interactive look at the history, with learning lessons and a foldout dictionary.

🗣️ *Conversational Navajo Workbook* by Garth Wilson — an approachable introduction to basic Navajo sentence patterns and pronunciation.

Whether you’re curious about the Code Talkers, interested in the Navajo language, or simply love learning something new, stop by MONAH and pick up a copy! ❤️

Now that the backpacks are packed, the schedules are set, and everyone’s settling into that back-to-school routine… it m...
08/25/2026

Now that the backpacks are packed, the schedules are set, and everyone’s settling into that back-to-school routine… it might be time for a little adventure. 🎒✨

🏹 Hunt for arrowheads
🪶 Discover something you’ve never noticed before
🏺 See what’s new in the Museum Store
🔎 Explore 26,000 years of history

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, there’s always something waiting to be discovered at the Museum of Native American History.

Come explore MONAH — admission is always FREE! 🤎

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08/21/2026

This Artifact Friday features Lone Dog’s Winter Count. A remarkable example of how history, memory, and tradition can be preserved without a single written word.

🚌📚 Field trips are officially back in session!Teachers, as you fill up that school calendar, don’t forget to plan a visi...
08/21/2026

🚌📚 Field trips are officially back in session!

Teachers, as you fill up that school calendar, don’t forget to plan a visit to MONAH! 🏺✨ There are 26,000 years of history waiting to be explored and plenty to spark curious minds.

And field trips aren’t just for kids! 😉 We also welcome clubs, organizations, community groups, and lifelong learners for group tours. Because you’re never too old for a really good field trip.

📅 Plan your school or group visit soon!

🔬🪨 Back-to-School Science Starts at MONAH! 🎒✨Whether you’ve got a curious kiddo heading back to class or you’re the one ...
08/19/2026

🔬🪨 Back-to-School Science Starts at MONAH! 🎒✨

Whether you’ve got a curious kiddo heading back to class or you’re the one who never outgrew a fascination with rocks, fossils, and discovery, we’ve got something fun waiting in the Museum Shop!

🧪 Pick up a new science project to explore at home
💎 Add a few new treasures to your rock collection
🪨 And good news: we’ve RESTOCKED some of your favorite rocks!

Because the best kind of back-to-school shopping might just be the kind that comes with a little geology. 😉🌎

08/18/2026

Needing a place to host your next event? Find us on Eventective or call today to schedule your tour. We can’t wait to welcome you! Link in bio.

08/14/2026

This Artifact Friday features our Flying Eagle Great Pipe. Visit us here at MONAH to learn more!

🌿 As garden party season winds down, it’s time to start thinking about fall gatherings, holiday parties, and year-end ce...
08/13/2026

🌿 As garden party season winds down, it’s time to start thinking about fall gatherings, holiday parties, and year-end celebrations! 🍂✨

Let MONAH provide the space for your next memorable event.

Our venue rental includes:

🪑 Chairs and tables for up to 100 guests
🚗 Plenty of private parking
🍽️ A kitchenette
✨ 1,270 square feet of flexible blank space

Schedule a tour, imagine the possibilities, and let us host your next event at the Museum of Native American History!

📧 [email protected]
📞 479-273-2456

Address

202 SW O Street
Bentonville, AR
72712

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+14792732456

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