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Designed for Discovery: How the Amazeum's Space Inspires Learning Through PlayWhen you step into the Amazeum, you're not just entering a building—you’re stepping into a carefully crafted learning ecosystem, intentionally designed to honor the language of play. From the moment our doors opened, our mission has been clear: create a place where kids and families can engage in authentic, meaningful exploration together. A place where curiosity leads, questions matter more than answers, and the environment itself becomes a teacher.

Why Adults Need Play Too: Exploring the Amazeum After HoursAt first glance, the Amazeum appears designed exclusively for children—vibrant, interactive, and bustling with youthful enthusiasm. Look deeper, however, and you'll discover something equally powerful: adults rekindling their creative spirit in this unique Northwest Arkansas destination.

Future Doctors in the Making: Anatomy Adventures Camp Returns to the Amazeum — Bigger and Better in 2025!

The Scott Family Amazeum is thrilled to welcome J.R.Thomas as our new Membership Manager! With a rich background in operations, community engagement, and strategic leadership, J.R. is a natural fit for a role focused on deepening connections with our member families and enhancing their experience.

The Scott Family Amazeum has been named the #1 Favorite Children’s Museum in the 2025 Motherhood Loves Community Awards by Motherhood.com.

The Walker Family Foundation Continues Support for Priceless Nights at the AmazeumAt the Amazeum, we believe that playful learning should be within reach for everyone. That’s why we created Priceless Nights—a pay-as-you-wish evening that welcomes families to experience the museum together, regardless of financial circumstances. And thanks to the continued support of the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, this weekly opportunity is here to stay.

At the Scott Family Amazeum, numbers help tell our story—but the real impact is in the moments of discovery, curiosity, and connection that happen every day. Behind every statistic is a child’s first spark of inspiration, a family’s day of shared exploration, or a teacher discovering new ways to bring hands-on learning to their students.

The Amazeum is more than a museum—it’s a learning organization powered by the people who bring it to life. Every hands-on experiment, every spark of curiosity, and every unforgettable moment happens because of the connections we’ve built with educators, makers, organizations, and families.

At the Scott Family Amazeum, growth blossoms through programs like Little Tinkerers, Partners in Play, and KinderPlay Camp. These experiences spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections—not just for kids, but for families and the community.

In Northwest Arkansas, Curiosity Found Its Home
Every dream starts with a question, and for the Amazeum, it was this: Why doesn’t Bentonville have a children’s museum? Jim Demaree, inspired by his mother’s work founding a museum in Missouri, couldn’t stop thinking about what such a space could mean for Northwest Arkansas. When he brought the idea to Ed Clifford at the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, the response was clear: the community needed this. That simple conversation planted the seed for what would grow into one of the region’s most cherished resources.