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.

Join Us for After Hours

Free | May 14 | 5-7 pm

Create your own Victorian-style “tussie mussie” paper cone basket! A hands-on, family-friendly craft celebrating spring & flowers at Peel Museum.

Peel in Bloom: A Floral Evening for Mom

May 14 | Celebrate the special motherly figure in your life during our floral design class, held the Thursday following Mother’s Day!

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.

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.

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.

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

What Our Visitors are Saying

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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.
  • Things that just make sense:

☀️ Sunshine
🌭 Picnic food
🎶 Live music
🌿 Time outside
❤️ Community Picnic at Peel

May 31st is almost here! Buy your tickets using link in bio!
  • Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
  • Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
  • Did you know? The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden is home to Arkansas’ Champion Yellowwood Tree, recognized as the largest known yellowwood tree in the state based on its size, height, and canopy spread!

This incredible tree has been growing here for generations and continues to be one of the garden’s living landmarks.
  • Our team has been hard at work mulching beds, planting flowers, and getting everything ready for the season ahead!

This year, keep an eye out for special red, white, and “blue” flower beds created in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary 🇺🇸
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.
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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Things that just make sense: ☀️ Sunshine 🌭 Picnic food 🎶 Live music 🌿 Time outside ❤️ Community Picnic at Peel May 31st is almost here! Buy your tickets using link in bio!
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Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel!

We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
Still thinking about last week’s Floral Evening with Mom at Peel! We’re already excited for the next one! Date Night in the Garden 💐 Bring your favorite vase and your favorite person for a BYOV evening in the gardens!
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Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic!

We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! 

Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together.

Tickets are available through the link in bio!
Swipe to see flicks from last year’s Community Picnic! We’re officially just over 2 weeks away from gathering in the gardens again on May 31 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden! Expect picnic food, live music, sweet treats, lawn games, family activities, and a relaxing afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary together. Tickets are available through the link in bio!
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Did you know? The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden is home to Arkansas’ Champion Yellowwood Tree, recognized as the largest known yellowwood tree in the state based on its size, height, and canopy spread!

This incredible tree has been growing here for generations and continues to be one of the garden’s living landmarks.
Did you know? The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden is home to Arkansas’ Champion Yellowwood Tree, recognized as the largest known yellowwood tree in the state based on its size, height, and canopy spread!

This incredible tree has been growing here for generations and continues to be one of the garden’s living landmarks.
Did you know? The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden is home to Arkansas’ Champion Yellowwood Tree, recognized as the largest known yellowwood tree in the state based on its size, height, and canopy spread!

This incredible tree has been growing here for generations and continues to be one of the garden’s living landmarks.
Did you know? The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden is home to Arkansas’ Champion Yellowwood Tree, recognized as the largest known yellowwood tree in the state based on its size, height, and canopy spread! This incredible tree has been growing here for generations and continues to be one of the garden’s living landmarks.
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Our team has been hard at work mulching beds, planting flowers, and getting everything ready for the season ahead! This year, keep an eye out for special red, white, and “blue” flower beds created in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary 🇺🇸
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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.

Join Us for After Hours

Free | May 14 | 5-7 pm

Create your own Victorian-style “tussie mussie” paper cone basket! A hands-on, family-friendly craft celebrating spring & flowers at Peel Museum.

Peel in Bloom: A Floral Evening for Mom

May 14 | Celebrate the special motherly figure in your life during our floral design class, held the Thursday following Mother’s Day!

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.

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.