Scott Family Amazeum
Museum Way / Crystal Bridges area, Bentonville, AR
Large Bentonville children's museum with hands-on indoor exhibits, climbing, water play, and strong membership value.
Photo 1 of 4. Child playing in the Canopy Climber at the Scott Family Amazeum
Editorial notes
What stands out
The broadest indoor play option in the region and an easy favorite for families who actually use memberships.
Good fit
- Mixed-age siblings who need more than a single soft-play structure
- Families who enjoy hands-on exhibits, building, art, water play, and repeat visits
- Parents who want a stronger museum-style experience with room to grow into
Consider another option if
- Families looking for the cheapest quick-play stop
- Visitors who want a very small, easy-to-monitor footprint
- Kids who only want a simple climb-and-slide indoor playground
Know Before You Go
- Food
- Food and drinks without screw-top lids stay out of exhibit galleries; eating is allowed in designated areas like the lobby and outdoor pavilion
- Reservations
- Reservations are encouraged for members and non-members to guarantee entry
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Toddler area
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- exploratory museum play
Read more about this location
Scott Family Amazeum is Northwest Arkansas' biggest indoor hands-on museum-style play destination, with a much broader range of exhibits than a typical indoor playground. Families can rotate through imaginative play, tinkering, art, climbing, water play, and early-learner areas, which makes it work well for mixed ages and repeat visits. It is especially appealing for families who like open-ended exploration and membership value rather than a single soft-play structure. Expect a busier, more exploratory visit than a small timed play space.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | $17 for adults and children ages 2+ |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Mobility Access
A lift near Cloud Theater and an elevator help reach additional activity areas
Sensory Support
A sensory-friendly map identifies quieter, louder, darker, and brighter spaces
Wheelchair Access
The exhibit floor is wheelchair accessible
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Accessibility and comfort
Sensory-friendly
Location
1009 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR, 72712
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 7, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 7, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- Scott Family Amazeum home pageamazeum.org
Checked: operating status, admission basics, contact details
- Scott Family Amazeum birthday celebrationsamazeum.org
Checked: party pricing, guest counts, hours, contact info, Add Ons
- Scott Family Amazeum accessibilityamazeum.org
Checked: wheelchair accessibility, sensory resources
- Scott Family Amazeum sensory-friendly mapamazeum.org
Checked: sensory planning details
What changed
April 7, 2026
Verified admissions, hours, party pricing, and official accessibility details.