Bentonville, Arkansas: Birthplace of Walmart
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Walmart Museum
- Address:
- 240 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR
- Directions:
- Walmart Museum. At Main St. and Central Ave. facing the town square park.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9-7, Su 12-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 479-273-1329
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Pose outside in front of the "Walton's 5-10" storefront.
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The newest exhibit in the Birthplace of Walmart museum is also among its oldest: one of the front doors from Sam Walton's first store. It was a Ben Franklin franchise in nearby Newport that Sam ran from 1945 to 1950. When its lease wasn't renewed, Sam moved his business to Bentonville and opened the first Walmart. The doors were salvaged in the 1960s and stored in a garage until their owner died; his family donated one to the museum, the other to the Smithsonian. The Bentonville door is dramatically displayed behind glass in a custom case with glowing edges, giving it the aura of a rare antiquity. The museum notes that the door is well worn, offering "evidence of customer activity."
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 12/06/2016]
There's a farmers market on the Bentonville city square on Saturday mornings.
[Mary, 06/26/2016]
They're decorated for the holidays at the Walmart Museum.
[Kelly Soprych, 12/10/2014]
A fantastic stop! There's a small museum, along with the original five-and-dime store.
[April N, 12/02/2014]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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Bentonville's town square is still the location of Sam Walton's original five and dime, where visitors can tour the Walmart Museum and also check out the old tyme soda fountain..