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400 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 | (479) 273-3636 

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Celebrate 250 Years of America at Community Picnic!

May 31, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden with a can’t-miss Community Picnic featuring food, live music, family fun, hands-on history, and unforgettable moments in the gardens for all ages.

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Join Us for After Hours

Free | June 11 | 5-7 pm

As we begin our journey toward America’s 250th Anniversary, guests will create a classic paper Liberty Lantern inspired by 19th-century Independence Day celebrations!

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Date Nights in the Garden: BYOV

June 11 |Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a charming Bring Your Own Vase (BYOV) Date Night in the Garden!

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Do You Love Local History?

Help bring the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden to life as a Volunteer Tour Guide, sharing history with visitors of all ages.

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One of the Few Accredited Museums in Arkansas

The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ahead of the Peel Museum’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2025. This accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.

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Peel Museum & Botanical Garden

Discover the timeless charm of the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden—a preserved 1800s Italianate family home filled with stories & history and surrounded by seasonal botanical gardens inspired by the Victorian era.

The mission of Peel Museum and Botanical Garden is to preserve the rich history of Northwest Arkansas in the late 1800s through the interpretation of historic buildings, significant objects, and educational garden spaces that connect the past with the present.

We aim to inspire the community to explore and appreciate the story of this early Bentonville historic home & gardens.

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Our History

The Peel Museum is considered a remarkable example of the Italianate style.

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Free Museum Tours

Walk-up tours are offered every thirty minutes Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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With affordable pricing, flexibility and unique layouts, we can accommodate every type of event.

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Peel Museum & Botanical Garden

400 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 273-3636

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  • Some date nights end with dinner. This one ends with fresh flowers. Bring your own vase and enjoy an evening in the Peel Garden as you explore what's in bloom, gather your favorite stems, and create a one-of-a-kind arrangement together. A relaxed, creative night surrounded by flowers, fresh air, and good company. June 11 | $30 PER COUPLE, only register once for both of you. Comment "Date Night" to be sent the registration link!
  • Over 151 years of history, beautiful gardens, and free admission. The Peel Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas is a great way to spend an hour!
  • What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
  • The Community Picnic presented by @cadillacbentonville was one for the books! 🇺🇸✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with us. From picnic tables and live music to laughter, community, and unforgettable memories, it was a day to remember. We’re already counting down the days until we picnic with you again next year!
  • Your next Bentonville date night is in full bloom 💐 Bring your own vase on June 11th! Register using link in bio
  • The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
Some date nights end with dinner. This one ends with fresh flowers. Bring your own vase and enjoy an evening in the Peel Garden as you explore what's in bloom, gather your favorite stems, and create a one-of-a-kind arrangement together. A relaxed, creative night surrounded by flowers, fresh air, and good company. June 11 | $30 PER COUPLE, only register once for both of you. Comment "Date Night" to be sent the registration link!
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Some date nights end with dinner. This one ends with fresh flowers. Bring your own vase and enjoy an evening in the Peel Garden as you explore what's in bloom, gather your favorite stems, and create a one-of-a-kind arrangement together. A relaxed, creative night surrounded by flowers, fresh air, and good company. June 11 | $30 PER COUPLE, only register once for both of you. Comment "Date Night" to be sent the registration link!
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Over 151 years of history, beautiful gardens, and free admission. The Peel Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas is a great way to spend an hour!
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What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
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What a day. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Picnic! Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together made it extra special. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and especially Cadillac of Bentonville for helping make this event possible for our community.
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The Community Picnic presented by @cadillacbentonville was one for the books! 🇺🇸✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with us. From picnic tables and live music to laughter, community, and unforgettable memories, it was a day to remember. We’re already counting down the days until we picnic with you again next year!
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Your next Bentonville date night is in full bloom 💐 Bring your own vase on June 11th! Register using link in bio
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The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
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The flowers have been enjoying all this rain 🌼 Come take a stroll through Peel this week and see what’s popping up in the gardens.
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Celebrate 250 Years of America at Community Picnic!

May 31, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden with a can’t-miss Community Picnic featuring food, live music, family fun, hands-on history, and unforgettable moments in the gardens for all ages.

buy tickets

Join Us for After Hours

Free | June 11 | 5-7 pm

As we begin our journey toward America’s 250th Anniversary, guests will create a classic paper Liberty Lantern inspired by 19th-century Independence Day celebrations!

learn more

Date Nights in the Garden: BYOV

June 11 |Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a charming Bring Your Own Vase (BYOV) Date Night in the Garden!

register

Do You Love Local History?

Help bring the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden to life as a Volunteer Tour Guide, sharing history with visitors of all ages.

learn more

One of the Few Accredited Museums in Arkansas

The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ahead of the Peel Museum’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2025. This accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.

learn more