Students Who Visit the Museum Can:

Stand where a U.S. President stood

See gowns worn by Arkansas's first ladies

Take a seat in the 1836 House of Representatives Chamber

Explore top-notch exhibits


Meet living history characters

Make a connection with Arkansas history through one of our educational programs

School Bus Fund Guidelines

The maximum field trip award is $750 per trip

All visits to the OSHM will last a minimum of 1.50 hours. You can always plan to stay longer, but your visit cannot be less than 1.50 hours.

If you are awarded funds to visit the Old State House Museum, we will send you the following information:

  • Confirmation from your visit with an itinerary
  • Museum Visit Guidelines & Chaperone Policy Info
  • Map to the Museum
  • Information about how the funds will be distributed
  • Evaluation forms to fill out FOLLOWING your visit to the OSHM


Please fill out the School Bus Fund application. You can mail, fax or email us your paperwork. We will notify you once we receive your paperwork and whether or not you qualify for OSHM School Bus Funds. 

For more information, call the Old State House Museum Education Department at 501-324-8641 or email us at [email protected] Our mailing address is 300 West Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201. 

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