Last updated: 12/15/2017
Blytheville, Arkansas
Address
210 West Main Blytheville
Blytheville, AR 72315
phone: 870-824-2346
e-mail: lhester43@yahoo.com
web: www.deltagatewaymuseum.org

Hours

Tuesday - Friday
1 PM - 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM

Admissions

Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Leslie Hester
phone: 870-824-2346
Description

Housed in the historic Kress building in downtown Blytheville, Arkansas, Delta Gateway Museum collects, stores, maintains, and regularly exhibits historical and cultural objects, artifacts, photographs, works of art, printed materials, and audio-visual materials that relate to and emphasize the history, heritage, and culture of NE Arkansas, SE Missouri, and the Mississippi River Delta.

Mission

The mission of Delta Gateway Museum is to tell the story of Blytheville and the surrounding area by interpreting the land and its impact on the people.

Educational Programs

We offer hands-on exhibits for kids and a variety of temporary exhibits for public benefit and enjoyment (see the drop down menu under the Exhibits heading). We offer group tours and special events on a regular basis to raise money, public awareness, and to build support for museum development.

Exhibitions
Workshops
Gallery Tours
Events
Lectures
Archives
Facilities

Gallery and meeting room

Governance

Owned and operated by the City of Blytheville

Services
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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February 2 - 6, 2025

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Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

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Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

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2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

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2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

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