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Our Mission

To tell the story of Blytheville and the surrounding area by interpreting the land and its impact on the people.

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Housed in the historic Kress Building in the heart of Blytheville’s Commercial Historic District, Delta Gateway Museum illustrates broad historical themes in one of the world’s most fertile agricultural regions. Exhibitions focus on the history and heritage of the Arkansas Delta. Topics include timber and logging; swamp drainage; agriculture; river, rail, and highway transportation; earthquakes; flooding and flood control; Native American culture; Blytheville Air Force base; and the regional steel industry. Visit our Exhibits page to learn more!

FREE ADMISSION
Tue - Fri  1:00 to 5:00   
Saturdays 10:00 to 4:00

210 West Main Street       
Blytheville, AR  72315

870-824-2346

Founding Director: Leslie Hester
lhester43@yahoo.com
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We need your help!
We're developing our next permanent exhibit, "Delta Agriculture." The walls and platform are in place, we just need to raise the remaining funds in order to finish the installation. Please make a tax-deductible donation today!

DONATE NOW!
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DGM's native cultures exhibition won the Arkansas Museums Association 2017 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Exhibitions!
Arkansas Museums Association
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2018 AMA annual conference award ceremony at the Ozark Folk Center. From left: Gloria Sanders, AMA Vice President; Leslie Hester, DGM Director; Steve Rucker, Arkansas National Guard Museum (retired).
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Winner of the Arkansas Delta Byways 2011 Bootstrap Award presented to an individual, organization or community that has achieved significant success “on a shoestring,” having limited means to work with, either in resources or finances.
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DGM was recognized again in 2017 by Arkansas Delta Byways, our regional tourism association.
Arkansas Delta Byways
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KIDS CORNER: A fun indoor play area for the kiddos!
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Exhibits
    • Hands-On Exhibits
    • Temporary Exhibits
  • Events
  • Collections
  • Contact Us
  • History Relevance Campaign