For thousands of years before the area was settled, the northwest region of Arkansas around Bentonville was exclusively populated by a number of Native American tribes. The Museum of Native American History in Bentonville is dedicated to educating the public about this fascinating segment of local history and focuses on five distinct eras. You’ll get an amazing insight into the lives of the Native Americans, particularly with regards to their hunter-gatherer lifestyles, their migrations within the region, and how they went about their daily lives. The museum located in the heart of Bentonville is handicap accessible, open to large groups, and contains the finest artifacts, displays and exhibits around.