Scott Family Amazeum
About Scott Family Amazeum
The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum in Bentonville, Arkansas. A recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Amazeum includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space, sparking curiosity and creativity through inquiry-based discovery and play.
Culture
The Amazeum cultivates a culture centered on curiosity, creativity, and community learning. Core values include creating safe spaces for experimentation and failure as part of growth, honoring the active and sometimes messy nature of learning, providing access to real tools and materials, building trust with guests and team members, fostering equity and inclusion, and creating powerful moments in families' lives centered around play and discovery. The organization emphasizes team community, continuous learning among staff, and proactive engagement with the broader learning ecology of Northwest Arkansas.
Company Details
The Scott Family Amazeum is a 50,000 square foot interactive museum located in Bentonville, Arkansas, dedicated to engaging the imagination of children, families, and adults through hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) experiences. Since opening in July 2015, the museum has welcomed over 1 million guests who participate in interactive exhibitions, educational programs, and creative learning activities. The Amazeum features exhibits including the 3M Tinkering Hub, Hershey's Lab, General Mills Lift Load and Haul, and approximately one acre of outdoor learning space. As a significant cultural institution in Northwest Arkansas, the museum serves as a hub for community learning and creativity, with an ongoing expansion project to increase capacity and access to STEAM education for diverse populations in the region.