Trivia Night!

July 2 | Bring your friends and family to test your knowledge of American, Victorian, Bentonville & Rogers, and Peel family history in a fun and friendly competition!

Small Space Gardening 101

July 9 | Participants will learn the basics of container gardening, soil selection, sunlight, and plant choices that thrive in limited spaces!

A Deep Dive Into Victorian Furniture

July 25 | Join Conservation Specialist Rick Parker for an engaging lecture exploring the craftsmanship, beauty, and history of Victorian furniture.

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 is accredited by the American Alliance of 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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Book an Event

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

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  • Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
  • A little piece of history, with a story worth sharing
  • Team name roll call.

We’re hosting a FREE Trivia Night at Peel Museum on July 2, and we came up with a few themed team names to get you started.

Now we need to know yours.

What’s your trivia team name going to be?

Free beverages and Andy’s Ice Cream will be available for participants from 6:00–7:00 PM.
  • Some local history, a beautiful botanical garden, and a free tour waiting for you at the Peel Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas!
  • Sometimes that hardest question you’ll answer at peel isn’t on the tour… it’s what you’re leaving the gift shop with!
  • Small Space Gardening 101 is for anyone who wants to grow herbs, flowers, or veggies without needing a full garden bed.

Join us July 9 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden and learn the basics of container gardening, soil, sunlight, and choosing plants that actually work in patios, balconies, and compact spaces.

Beginner-friendly, practical, and perfect for making the most of the space you already have.

To be sent registration details comment "gardening" below!
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story.

Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings.

From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision.

Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Some venues are simply a place to gather. Others become part of the story. Just minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden offers one of Northwest Arkansas's most distinctive event venues. Built in 1875, our historic Italianate home and beautifully maintained gardens create a timeless backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations, nonprofit events, and private gatherings. From outdoor ceremonies beneath the trees to professional meetings inside the museum, every rental includes a setting your guests won't soon forget. Indoor and outdoor spaces, a catering kitchen, AV equipment, and flexible layouts make it easy to create an event that fits your vision. Swipe through to explore our rental spaces, then visit the link in our bio to learn more.
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Team name roll call.

We’re hosting a FREE Trivia Night at Peel Museum on July 2, and we came up with a few themed team names to get you started.

Now we need to know yours.

What’s your trivia team name going to be?

Free beverages and Andy’s Ice Cream will be available for participants from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Team name roll call. We’re hosting a FREE Trivia Night at Peel Museum on July 2, and we came up with a few themed team names to get you started. Now we need to know yours. What’s your trivia team name going to be? Free beverages and Andy’s Ice Cream will be available for participants from 6:00–7:00 PM.
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Some local history, a beautiful botanical garden, and a free tour waiting for you at the Peel Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas!
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Sometimes that hardest question you’ll answer at peel isn’t on the tour… it’s what you’re leaving the gift shop with!
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Small Space Gardening 101 is for anyone who wants to grow herbs, flowers, or veggies without needing a full garden bed.

Join us July 9 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden and learn the basics of container gardening, soil, sunlight, and choosing plants that actually work in patios, balconies, and compact spaces.

Beginner-friendly, practical, and perfect for making the most of the space you already have.

To be sent registration details comment "gardening" below!
Small Space Gardening 101 is for anyone who wants to grow herbs, flowers, or veggies without needing a full garden bed. Join us July 9 at Peel Museum & Botanical Garden and learn the basics of container gardening, soil, sunlight, and choosing plants that actually work in patios, balconies, and compact spaces. Beginner-friendly, practical, and perfect for making the most of the space you already have. To be sent registration details comment "gardening" below!
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Trivia Night!

July 2 | Bring your friends and family to test your knowledge of American, Victorian, Bentonville & Rogers, and Peel family history in a fun and friendly competition!

Small Space Gardening 101

July 9 | Participants will learn the basics of container gardening, soil selection, sunlight, and plant choices that thrive in limited spaces!

A Deep Dive Into Victorian Furniture

July 25 | Join Conservation Specialist Rick Parker for an engaging lecture exploring the craftsmanship, beauty, and history of Victorian furniture.

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 is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums!