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The Pocket Theatre is the only year round live performing theatre in Hot Springs. Visit the Arts Calendar to view a listing of performance dates.

You'll enjoy the memorable songs of the 20's and 30's and be swept away by the soaring songs of Broadway! Ken's voice has been compared to that of Robert Goulet. A wide-ranged baritone, Ken trained under Dr. L. Evanson, and has won various awards in competition. His performance history includes live shows, musical theatre, opera, concerts, pageants, banquets, and shows at Magic Springs Theme Park. Appearances include Sept. 11 remembrances, radio and television, and a special performance for the Austrian Ambassador to the United States. The 75-seat Vienna Theatre is located in the Simon Mendel building in the beautiful Hot Springs Historic District. Mr. Mendel built it to house a women's clothing store in 1910. It is one of only a few buildings on the 400 block to survive the fire of 1928. Also housed in the building today (second level) is the beautiful Abelard Inn Bed and Breakfast.

The Award Winning Wilkins Music and Comedy Show celebrates its second season at the beautiful RayLynn Theater located in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Recently heralded as the "Best Little Big Show in Arkansas", the Show features 2 hours of hilarious comedy and nostalgic songs from the 50's thru today. The cast features over 125 years of quality professional entertainment experience featuring 16 time Local Entertainer of the Year, Tom Wilkins. The Show is a favorite of bus groups, reunions and a sure bet for the entire family. Ticket prices are $18.50 Adults, $17.50 Seniors 55+, $12.50 for yourth 12 and under and 5 and under Free Special Group pricing for 10 or more. The theater is open all year long and show dates vary according to the season. Call for our current schedule. All shows are at 7:30pm with a pre-show at 7:15. Dinner prior to show is available at a discount with reservation at either the Porterhouse Steak and Seafood House or Belle Arti Italian located next door. Come see the best Hot Springs has to offer in Nightime Family Entertainment.

Hot Springs musical Passion Play at the Witness Amphitheater located at scenic Panther Valley Ranch, 1960 Millcreek Road. The Greatest Story ever told, the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus as told by Peter. June through the first weekend in October every Friday and Saturday night at dusk. Call for reservations.

See over 300 alligators from 6 inches to 10 feet long and visit our petting zoo with deer, pygmy goats, llamas, lambs and ostriches. See the museum with a variety of monkeys, mountain lions and giant 100 lb. turtles. And don't miss the unbelievable "Mer-Man" creature at our museum, featured on TV's "That's Incredible" and in Ripley's "Believe-It-Or-Not." The farm was mentioned by Tim O'Brien in Good Housekeeping magazine in 1995 as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the U.S. Open year-round.

In 1915 reviews proclaimed the Fordyce Bathhouse as the best in Hot Springs. Now you can tour the Fordyce and see the splendor. In May 1989, the Fordyce Bathhouse opened as the park visitor center; the bathhouse had actually gone out of business in 1962. It took extensive restoration, but the result is a look at the bathhouse as it was in the early years of business, complete with beautiful stained glass ceilings, marble walls and statues. You can tour the building, look at exhibits and watch movies on taking the baths and the park story.

Experience the timeless fascination of a journey into the past through the Seven Magic Worlds of Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum. Visit our unusual gift shop. Everyone has a front row ticket. They Seem Alive! Bring your camera. "The Clintons are here." Open seven days a week.

Mid-America Science Museum is Arkansas largest hands-on science center and the states first Smithsonian Affiliate. With over 100 engaging, hands-on exhibits that explore the wonders of energy, matter, life and perception, the Museum seeks to spark curiosity and enhance scientific understanding through inquiry, observational skills and discovery learning. Experience Underground Arkansas, Energy Island, Laser Shows, the Virtual Reality Simulator, and much, much more!

The Museum is also home to the world’s most powerful conical Tesla Coil - officially designated in 2007, by Guinness World Records™. Daily shows of its 1.5 million volts of electricity can be seen in "Caged Lightning," along with a hair-raising adventure on the Van De Graaff Generator.

Located on a heavily wooded, 21-acre site, the 50,000 square-foot building is an architectural wonder, connected by a glass-encased catwalk over a running stream.

Museum of Contemporary Art located in the historical Ozark Bathhouse. Newly renovated to house fine art from around the world. New art exhibits every 6 to 8 weeks.

Admission: $5 - Adults, $4 - Seniors, Free - Students and Children.

Arkansas' largest fish and reptiles exhibit. See how the other two-thirds of the world lives. All Arkansas fish, plus many saltwater species, displayed in their natural habitats. Also, many reptiles and a 90 lb. snapping turtle. Unique gift shop on premises. The most talked about exhibit in Hot Springs. Great for school and other groups. Open year-round.