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The Walmart Museum

Tour galleries on Walmart's history inside Sam Walton's original 5&10 on the Bentonville square, then get ice cream at The Spark Café.

105 N Main St · Bentonville, AR

About The Walmart Museum

The Walmart Museum sits on the Bentonville town square in the dime store Sam Walton opened in 1950. Galleries trace how the company grew from a small-town store into a global retailer, and the renovated museum now spreads over two floors with interactive displays and a life-size hologram of Sam Walton that answers visitors' questions. You can browse Walton's 5&10 for classic finds and vintage displays, then stop at The Spark Café for butter pecan ice cream, Sam's favorite flavor.

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