Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum's most recent expansion and renovation was designed by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang. During this time, it was closed to the public. It had its grand opening in April 2023.
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Former name | Arkansas Arts Center |
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| Established | October 5, 1937 |
| Location | MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Type | Art museum |
| Founder | Fine Arts Club of Arkansas |
| Director | Dr. Victoria Ramirez |
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| Owner | Government of Little Rock |
| Website | arkmfa |
The museum features a permanent collection of art along with occasional special exhibitions. Other parts include a research library and rooms for several art education classes. It also includes a restaurant and a gift shop. Many of the facilities such as the main atrium and the lecture hall can be rented for special events. The museum is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. In 2011, Arkansas.com named it one of the top 10 attractions in the state.