The new museum is really good. It is quite spacious which is good when large groups arrive. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The bookstore/giftshop is also well stocked with t-shirts, books, posters and other stuff. Don't forget to take a closer look at the school, it's just across the street. You're not allowed to enter the school but... more

Went to the Little Rock 9 museum, which is across the street from the operational, historical Central High School. Many people do not know about the historic event that took place here at the start of the civil rights era. ALL should educate themselves when in Little Rock! As I was in the "garden" area, standing in front of the... more

In the fall of 1957 9 black students attempted to integrate Little Rocks All-white Central High School. Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called out the states National Guard to prevent the 9-black students from entering the school. After several moves by the state and federal governments the 9-black students entered the school on September 25, 1957 under the protection of federal... more