If you’re a train enthusiast or history buff, you’ve got to get your caboose to the Frisco Depot Museum in Mammoth Spring Arkansas! Bringing the past to life, it’s filled with artifacts, photos, and, best of all, life-size figures that portray depot staff and passengers. And while you’re there, you can also explore Mammoth Spring State Park. In my opinion, it’s a two-for-one adventure that you don’t want to miss!

The Frisco Depot Museum is in Mammoth Spring State Park.
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Though amazing, the museum is often overshadowed by the park’s namesake, Mammoth Spring. A national natural landmark, it's one of the biggest springs in the world, pumping 9 million gallons of water hourly!
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A true treasure, the museum is housed in Arkansas’ oldest railroad station, an 1886 Frisco Depot.
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Though restored, the depot has retained its original Victorian appearance and boasts features like brick walkways, a slate roof, and dormer windows with diamond-shaped panes.
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Inside the museum, there are life-size figures, portraying depot attendants, train crew, and passengers performing a variety of tasks.
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The posed figures aren’t all you’ll find in the museum, though. There’s also an array of artifacts, displays, and exhibits.
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A great visit for all ages, each display is accompanied by an audio presentation. There are also a couple of short videos on the history of the railroad in Mammoth Spring.
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Visitors can do more than hear about and look at trains, though. You can actually hop aboard one!
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That’s right; visitors are encouraged to climb aboard and explore the caboose that sits right outside the museum.
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The best part of all is that it's FREE to visit the Frisco Depot Museum and caboose!
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Take this quick tour of the Frisco Depot with YouTuber trent anthony. You’ll understand why we believe the museum is frozen in time. 

Ready to get your caboose to this historic depot? For more info, call Mammoth Spring State Park at (870) 625-7364. You can also visit the Mammoth Spring State Park website. So, did you know about the Frisco Depot? Ever explored the historic depot? If so, what did you think? Tell us!

This isn’t the only state park brimming with history. Here’s another historic park in Arkansas, which may very well be one of our best-kept secrets. Or if you want some outdoor recreation instead, check out some of Arkansas’ best state parks that are jam-packed with adventure. 

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Aside from Frisco Depot, what are some more things to do in Mammoth Spring State Park? 

Here are some more things to do in Mammoth Spring State Park that are great for the family:

  • Kayaking
  • Paddle Boating 
  • Swimming
  • Playground
  • Spring Lake Trail
  • Picnic area
  • Baseball Field
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Welcome Center and Gift Shop

 

Read more about things to do in Mammoth Springs in our previous article. 

What are some more state parks in Arkansas that history buffs will love?

Luckily, we have many state parks in Arkansas with historical significance. And here are a few that we recommend:

  • Louisiana Purchase State Park, Brinkley
  • Davidsonville Historic State Park, Pocahontas
  • Historic Washington State Park, Washington
  • Woolly Hollow State Park, Greenbrier
  • Toltec Mounds State Park, Scott
  • Arkansas Post Museum State Park, Gillette
  • Powhatan Historic State Park, Powhatan 
  • Parkin Archeological State Park
  • Lower White River Museum State Park, Des Arc
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena
  • Herman Davis State Park, Manila

Be sure to visit our website to discover more about these historical state parks in Arkansas. 

What are some more museums in Arkansas that are worth visiting?

With our rich history, there are tons of museums in Arkansas that are worth a visit. And these are the ones that we like the best:

  • Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, Smackover
  • Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith
  • Jacksonville Museum of Military History, Jacksonville
  • Calico Rock Heritage Museum and Visitors Center, Calico Rock
  • Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock
  • Museum of Native American History, Bentonville
  • Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville
  • Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum, Fort Smith
  • MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (Little Rock)

Read our previous article telling you more about these museums in Arkansas that are worthy of a visit.

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