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1. When is the museum open?

The Hailey Building, Key Wing, and Hawkins House are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4pm.

2. How do I get to the museum?

The museum is located at 313 South Second Street in downtown Rogers. Visitors from coming from out-of-town via I-49 should take the Walnut Street exit (exit 85) and follow West Walnut Street east until reaching Second Street. Turn right, then go three blocks. The museum is located on the left at the corner of Second Street and Cherry Street. Street parking is available in front of and to the side of the Museum.

3. How much does it cost to go through the museum?

Admission to the exhibit galleries and the Hawkins House is free.

4. Is the Museum ADA Compliant?

Yes. The museum is only one level with all exhibit areas including the Historic Hawkins House wheelchair accessible.

5. Is there anything for kids to do at the museum?

The Children's Gallery is an all hands-on area that is perfect for children and adults as well. Everything in this family-friendly exhibit can be handled. Youngsters can play in the kitchen in "Grandma's House", build in "Grandpa's Workshop", bake bread in the "Famous Bakery" or slide down the slide reminiscent of the old High Schools fire escape. Many of our other exhibits include hands-on elements geared for children as well.

6. How old is Rogers and whom is the town named after?

Rogers was founded in 1881 and was named after Captain C.W. Rogers, general manager for the St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) Railroad. Rogers' founding date, May 10, is based on the day that the Frisco first came through the area.

7. Isn't Rogers named after Will Rogers?

It's easy to see why you might think that. As you see above, Rogers was named after a railroad official named Rogers. But there is a connection with famed humorist Will Rogers. Will Rogers' wife, Betty Blake Rogers, was born in Silver Springs (now Monte Ne), Arkansas, and raised in Rogers.

Will and Betty were actually married in the Blake home in Rogers, now torn down, and Mary Rogers, their daughter, was actually born in that house. Will considered the City of Rogers his second home, and Betty often spent time here with her mother and her children while Will was on the road.