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Examples of Arkansas oil and brine industries are exhibited at this unique museum and its adjacent oil field park. Operational outdoor exhibits include four derricks with equipment depicting production methods used in Arkansas from the 1920s to today. The outdoors exhibits are highlighted by a 1930s standard rig with a 112 foot derrick.

Open Monday through Saturday 8am-5pm, 1pm-5pm Sunday. Closed major holidays.

Location: 3853 Smackover Highway, Smackover Arkansas 71762 Telephone 870-725-2877

(Smackover) Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

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