Hot Springs, Arkansas: Big Tesla Coil
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Mid-America Science Museum
- Address:
- 500 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR
- Directions:
- Northwest of the city. From the US 70/270 bypass, exit west onto US 270 toward Mt. Ida. Drive about one mile to Hwy 227/Mountain Pine Rd, turn right, and drive three-quarters of a mile to Mid America Blvd. Turn right and drive past National Park Community College. The museum will be on the right.
- Hours:
- Summer M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-6; off-season Tu-Sa 9-5, Su 1-5. Check Tesla Coil times. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 501-767-3461
- Admission:
- Adults $10 + $3 for Tesla show.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Roadsideamerica.com Report... [11/11/2012]Visitor Tips and News About Big Tesla Coil
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This is a great way to spend a rainy day. There are tons of science contraptions for the kids, but to be honest, we are two 60-somethings and had a ball. Check out Cartoon Center for sure! Also recommend the Tesla show.
[Peggy, 04/10/2025]Not bad to get into the museum -- $10 per adult, but you have to pay extra for the Tesla coil show. This is the only way to see it.
[M Lange, 05/20/2021]
Just to let you know the Mid-America Science Museum is still open and has a lot of great interactive exhibits, including the giant Tesla Coil. Great for kids and adults. I learned a lot.
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