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Faulkner County Museum Housed in the historic 1869-1896 County Jail on the Faulkner County Courthouse grounds, the Faulkner County Museum preserves the history of Conway and Faulkner County. It focuses on the prehistory and history of the geographical area that became Faulkner County and the range of environmental conditions and how inhabitants adapted to changes.

Exhibits include historic and modern crafts, farming equipment, an 1850's dogtrot cabin, a scale model railroad exhibit, genealogical research resources, historic photographs, and more.


Hours: Monday—Thursday 9 am-4pm
Address: 801 - 805 Locust Street
Phone: 501-329-5918
Our Email: fcm@conwaycorp.net
Our Website:www.faulknercountymuseum.org

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Faulkner County Museum

Housed in the historic 1869-1896

Conway, AR Museums

Greathouse Home

Located on the grounds of the Faulkner County Courthouse, this home was built in 1830 east of Conway and was restored in 1966 by the Faulkner County Historical Society. An excellent example of the dog-trot style of architecture, it is open for tours spring through fall.

Conway, AR Historic Homes

Lake Conway

The largest Game and Fish Commission lake in the country at 6,700 acres; popular for catfish, bream and bass fishing.

Conway, AR Recreation

Old Ferry Landing Park/Toad Suck Park

West of Conway along the Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam; includes boat ramp, picnic areas, pavilions, playground, campsites; a restored metal towboat once used by the ferry.

Conway, AR Parks

Playworld Family Fun Center

Offers miniature golf, video game arcade, large-scale maze

Conway, AR Fun Centers

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