The Walmart Museum showcases the history of the modern American retailer, which opened its first store in Newport, Arkansas in 1962 and operates more than 11,000 supermarket retailer stores worldwide today. The company is anchored out of Bentonville today and operates a free-admission museum to demonstrate the company's core values, vision, and growth into a modern icon of capitalism. Exhibits detail the journey of founder Sam Walton from the opening of his first store until his death in 1992, when the chain operated nearly 2,000 stores. Classic Walmart memorabilia is on display, including pieces from the dime-store era of the original Walton's 5&10 store. Visitors can also enjoy retro ice cream treats from the museum's Spark Cafe Soda Fountain or climb aboard Walton's preserved 1979 Ford F150 pickup truck on display.

105 N Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712, Phone: 479-273-1329

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