Museum

Mid-America Science Museum

Check tickets & tours

Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.

Mid-America Science Museum is a dynamic, hands-on science center in Hot Springs that makes learning fun for all ages. The museum features more than 100 interactive exhibits covering topics like physics, geology, and biology. Highlights include a state-of-the-art planetarium with daily shows, a giant Tesla coil that produces spectacular lightning bolts, and an outdoor science park with a treehouse and nature trails. Visitors can also explore a cave exhibit and a tornado simulator, making it a full day of discovery.

Don't miss

  • Watch the Tesla coil create 1.5 million volts of electricity in daily demonstrations
  • Catch a planetarium show exploring stars, planets, and deep-space phenomena
  • Navigate the outdoor science park with a treehouse, water play area, and nature trails

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Mid-America Science Museum

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

More attractions in Hot Springs

Planning your trip to Hot Springs? See where to eat, more attractions, or build a Hot Springs itinerary.