Events: Museum

A relaxing evening of art, drinks, and fun—served with a twist.

Join us this evening to learn about history of the the Momentary’s building, including it’s origin as a cheese factory! Kick off your evening in the Tower Bar and learn how to make a handcrafted cocktail from our master mixologists, and then head on a historical tour of the Momentary. It might be a little cheesy!

Tickets are $25 ($20 for members),reserve your spot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.
Must be 21 to attend. Ticket includes one drink (non-alcoholic options available).

Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Presented in partnership with the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, for this event we welcome Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the 2021 recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence award and a 2021 Midsouth Regional Emmy winner for his work as film director on We Are Nashville. Titus will be performing the thrilling and exotic Spirit of the Wild oboe concerto by Australian composer Nigel Westlake.

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Looking for love this Valentine’s season? Join us for Meet Your Soul Mutt—a doggie speed dating event where you might just find your perfect match!

Spend the evening meeting adorable adoptable dogs from Best Friends Pet Resource Center and discover your new best friend. Each pup is ready to steal your heart and bring endless joy to your life.

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Celebrate love, friendship, and curiosity at our special adult night on February 13! Whether you’re with your Valentine or Galentine crew, indulge in an evening of sipping, tasting, and tinkering while exploring beer and chocolate pairings, imaginative hands-on stations, and interactive activities. Join us from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Scott Family Amazeum for a night of playful discovery and delightful surprises.

Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Join us on Saturday, February 15th for the opening of our newest exhibition Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance from 6-8pm. An introduction to the exhibition by 21c Chief Curator Alice Gray Stites at 6:30pm will be followed by a presentation from featured visiting artist April Bey. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails crafted by The Hive will be available for guests to enjoy. The museum is free and open 24/7, 365 days a year.

More about the exhibition:

Bedecked and bejeweled, the figures populating Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance occupy fluid space and time, evoking past and present, fact and fiction, memory and desire, to illuminate the complexity of contemporary identity. Whether clad in the stylized garb of 18th- or 19th-century Europe, the traditional coverings of ancient religious tradition, or the gender-bending bling of popular culture, these representations of self and other role-play in real time, reaching back through history to address prevailing personal, social, and political challenges.

More about April Bey:

Angeles as a visual artist and art educator. She is currently a tenured professor at Glendale College. Bey’s interdisciplinary artwork is an introspective and social critique of American and Bahamian culture, feminism, generational theory, social media, post-colonialism Speculative futurism/surrealism and Blerd culture. Bey’s two-dimensional mixed media works and installations are from her ongoing Atlantica series. Bey incorporates fur, glitter, vinyl and woven textiles—materials rich in queerness—to craft icons around the images of real-life figures from her community.

The Piano Lesson (2024)
Directed by Malcolm Washington

Presented in partnership with Lynette Create and Innovate and Black Owned NWA, The Piano Lesson (2024) is a powerful celebration of legacy, resilience, and cultural heritage in honor of Black History Month. Dir

Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM)

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

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Tuxes and dresses? Not here! Leave the sequins and cummerbunds at home—this year’s UnGala at the Scott Family Amazeum is all about casual fun and big adventures. Step into a time-traveling journey as we celebrate 10 incredible years of exploration, curiosity, and imagination. Race into the future on 24v racers, experiment with liquid metal, and enjoy delicious food and creative drinks crafted by our Tipsy Chemistry mixologists.

Join us on Friday, April 25, from 7–10 PM for a night like no other! No need to dress up—rock your favorite T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers for an evening that’s all about discovering, tinkering, and playing like a kid again. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of the past, present, and future!

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS