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Retroverse Museum

1668 Shady Grove Road · Hot Springs, AR

Why you should go…

Retroverse Museum, formerly known as the Galaxy Connection, is a guided-tour attraction on the outskirts of Hot Springs National Park displaying decades of toys, movie props, statues and replica movie cars, with a strong Star Wars focus alongside Marvel, DC, and 1980s and 1990s memorabilia. The 60-minute tour includes behind-the-scenes stories, photo opportunities with props and a vintage Polaroid keepsake, plus arcade access before the tour begins. Proceeds from tickets and the gift shop support community programs including Make-A-Wish and Arkansas Children's Hospitals.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Retroverse Museum, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Adventureworks

    $50+

    A forest zipline park in Hot Springs with 10 lines and an aerial obstacle course.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Garvan Woodland Gardens

    Under $25

    A 210-acre botanical garden on Lake Hamilton with azalea collections, waterfalls, a children's garden and Anthony Chapel.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hot Springs Marina

    $50+

    The oldest full-service marina on Lake Hamilton, renting pontoon boats and water toys and offering visitor docking.

    3.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

    Free

    Historic thoroughbred racetrack and casino resort in downtown Hot Springs, racing since 1904.

    3.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Eat & Drink
    Family Favorite

    The Purple Cow

    Under $25

    1950s-themed diner in Hot Springs serving burgers, shakes, and soda fountain classics.

    4.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    The Winery of Hot Springs

    Free

    Free tastings of Arkansas-grown wines paired with a mini wine museum in downtown Hot Springs.

    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink