06/17/2026
The Jacksonville Museum of Military History is an absolute hidden gem in central Arkansas. It sits right on the historic grounds of the World War II-era Arkansas Ordnance Plant administration building, making the location itself a piece of history.
What makes this museum unique is how beautifully it blends massive national history with deep, local Arkansas roots.
Core Exhibits to Explore
• Traveling D-Day Exhibit
Learn about one of the most important events of WWII. On display until July 29th.
• The Arkansas Ordnance Plant (WWII):
Discover how this local munitions factory grew Jacksonville from a tiny town of 400 people to a booming wartime community of 42,000, driven largely by women workers who produced over 88% of the fuses and detonators used by the Allies.
• Cold War & Titan II Missiles: Arkansas played a massive role in America's nuclear deterrence legacy. The museum features an original Titan II launch control panel and pays tribute to those lost in the tragic 1965 missile accident near Damascus, AR.
• Little Rock Air Force Base History:
Located just a couple of miles from the LRAFB front gate, the museum showcases the evolution of the base from its opening in 1955 to modern-day global deployments.
• The Civil War:
Learn about the Trans-Mississippi theater and the local Action at Reed’s Bridge (Battle of Bayou Meto), complete with actual remnants found from the nearby battlefield.
Visitor Details
100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville, AR 72076
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday & Monday)
Admission $5.00
> Look out for: The vintage F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber jet parked right outside, and the original historic Guard House standing at the entrance.
