THE COSMIC COLLECTION
As part of Phase One of the science center, this foundational collection brings together rare books, NASA artifacts, striking mineral specimens, and a cross-section of a tree that reveals the story of time itself. Together, these elements connect science, history, and discovery in ways that spark curiosity and invite deeper exploration for visitors of all ages.
ATRONOMY LIBRARY & FOUNDING SCIENTIFIC COLLECTION & OFFICE
This complets Phse One of the science center. This location houses our Main Office and all of our collections. We are located at
Community for NonProfits at St. Mary's 1200 W. Walnut St. Suite 2305 Rogers, AR 72756
THE COLLECTION
4,000+ volumes spanning astronomy and the sciences — from rare early works to modern research and science fiction. A place where centuries of curiosity live side by side
Shuttle models, astronaut photographs, and historic launch and landing imagery. A tribute to the missions, people, and moments that shaped American spaceflight.
Belcher-Mineral-Collection
Hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems showcasing Earth’s diversity and natural beauty. A hands-on window into geology and deep time.
A cross-section of Bentonville’s 2024 tornado-felled Champion Tree. Its growth rings will be marked over time with local and world history — a living record of resilience.
In July 2017, the NWA Space and Science Center acquired a historic 36-foot refractor telescope built in 1911 by the John Brashear Company for William Cameron Sproul. Originally at Swarthmore College, it now serves as a key attraction for astronomy enthusiasts in Northwest Arkansas.
