BentonvilleSunday, November 8
The Amazeum's new Hangout opens in Bentonville with a space for kids up to age 6
The Daily Springdale team
If you've got little ones, the Scott Family Amazeum has a new place to play. The Hangout opened to the public Saturday, Nov. 7, and the new addition was officially opened at 10 a.m., with the Early Learning Advancement Center inside The Hangout. The space is built for children from birth through age 6.
The Hangout adds 11,850 square feet to the Amazeum campus
Floor area of the Hangout, beside places you know
3 basketball courts would fit inside the Hangout
Source: KNWA FOX24
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| Floor area | |
|---|---|
| The Hangout | 11,850 sq. ft. |
| A football field | 57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included) |
| A basketball court | 4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size) |
The Hangout is a separate building catty-corner from the original Amazeum. It's part of the museum's $25 million Expanding Futures campaign. Guests at the ribbon cutting snipped the ribbon with souvenir scissors.
- Address: 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
- Rentable rooms for birthday parties, meetings and professional development
- Also: a cafe and lounge, plus the Imagine Outdoors play space
Visit Bentonville CEO Kalene Griffith said more amenities mean more business for local hotels and restaurants. She pointed to growth in visitors this fall.
Bentonville visitors from Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma are up from last year
Source: khbs
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 18% |
| Texas | 17% |
| Oklahoma | 11% |
Sources: khbs, KUAF Public Radio, KNWA FOX24