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Arkansas Black History lives here

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is now open with a newly renovated permanent gallery, an immersive experience featuring interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology.

 
 

Our Mission

The mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is to preserve, interpret and celebrate African American history and culture in Arkansas. The museum's exhibits highlight fraternal organizations, African American entrepreneurs as well as integration.

Hours & Admission

Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free museum parking

Admission
Galleries: Free
Grounds: Free
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Our History

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) was founded as the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African American Culture and Business Enterprise under Act 1176 of 2001. MTCC was created as a museum of Arkansas Heritage to honor the story of the Mosaic Templars of America and all of Arkansas's African American history. In April of 2020, after a multi-year process, MTCC became the third Black history institution in the South to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. In 2023, the museum unveiled a new permanent exhibit with hands-on learning, interactive exhibits and more comprehensive histories.

The museum is dedicated to telling the story of the African American experience in Arkansas. The Center’s name is taken from the Mosaic Templars of America, a black fraternal organization founded in Little Rock in 1883 whose headquarters sat on the prominent West Ninth and Broadway location.

 
 

We Have an Event Coming Up!

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Mosaic Templars Spring Break Camp

  • March 19, 2024 - March 21, 2024
  • 09:30PM - 10:30PM

Volunteer

Opportunities for internships and volunteering at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center!

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