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Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is located in downtown Little Rock on the corner of Broadway and historic Ninth Street.
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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center showcases African American history in Arkansas, with exhibits on black-owned businesses, the Mosaic Templars, historic legislators, and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. The name is taken from the location, the former headquarters of the Mosaic Templars of America, a black fraternal organization founded in Little Rock in 1883. This world class, nationally accredited museum is the state’s only institution with a mission to preserve, interpret and celebrate African American history and culture in Arkansas. MTCC is a proud agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage which falls under the umbrella of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. We encourage you to interact, discuss, reminisce and share your memories of our state and its heritage on this page. We ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant, positive and respectful. This is an open forum, but it’s also a family-friendly site. We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone. We reserve the right to remove any post and ban any user, and we do not allow solicitations, spam or advertisements. By posting to our page, you give consent for MTCC to use the content of such posts to market or promote the museum and/or its programs.

📣 Stories in Stone III is tomorrow!📣🏛️Join us for an immersive evening walking tour through Little Rock’s historic Frate...
10/14/2026

📣 Stories in Stone III is tomorrow!📣🏛️

Join us for an immersive evening walking tour through Little Rock’s historic Fraternal Cemetery as dusk falls. Our expert guides will bring to life the memories of early African American leaders, educators, veterans, and community builders. Don’t miss this powerful storytelling experience that celebrates resilience, service, and legacy.

Are you going to be there? Let us know, and we’ll see you at the cemetery gates! Look for the spotlights!🚨

🗓 Date & Time:
October 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
📍 Location:
Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park
2101 Barber St, Little Rock, AR 72206

BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER!After nearly a decade of lighting up Broadway, our iconic L...
10/12/2026

BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER!

After nearly a decade of lighting up Broadway, our iconic LED sign has officially come down. Yesterday marked the end of an era as crews carefully removed the sign that greeted commuters down Broadway for so many years.

Swipe through the images below to take a behind‑the‑scenes look at the removal. Change is never easy, but it’s always exciting.

Team MTCC in the communityWe are out and about today, representing MTCC at the 12th annual Dunbar Community Festival. Th...
10/10/2026

Team MTCC in the community

We are out and about today, representing MTCC at the 12th annual Dunbar Community Festival. There is an about an hour left to visit the festal. Stop by and see us!

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a proud sponsor of the Dunbar Community Festival.

The team at MTCC is excited to be at 12th Annual Dunbar Fest! Come visit our tent tomorrow at Dunbar Middle School from ...
10/09/2026

The team at MTCC is excited to be at 12th Annual Dunbar Fest!

Come visit our tent tomorrow at Dunbar Middle School from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

We’ll be sharing details about all of our upcoming events, including our newest exhibit, A Soldier’s Story, which honors the legacy of African American service members.

MTCC is proud to sponsor this year’s Dunbar Fest—see you there!

NEW VENDOR ALERT!!!Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is excited to announce the newest member of our Arkansas Made, Black ...
10/08/2026

NEW VENDOR ALERT!!!

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is excited to announce the newest member of our Arkansas Made, Black Crafted family: Fancipance Fluff, a new line of beauty products by Shanece Herron — featuring body creams and more!

Stop by the museum store to see what’s new. We’re open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Happy birthday to the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee! Her tireless dedication helped make Juneteenth a national...
10/07/2026

Happy birthday to the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee! Her tireless dedication helped make Juneteenth a national holiday.

Make your plans now to be part of Juneteenth in Da Rock 2027.

One weekend. Four unique events.
June 18–19, 2027.

Happy 100th birthday to Marshall native and "grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee!

Lee reacts as confetti is popped during an event honoring her 100th birthday Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

You've been wondering what's next at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center… and we've been working hard behind the scenes.Our ...
10/07/2026

You've been wondering what's next at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center… and we've been working hard behind the scenes.

Our next exhibit is a big one.

Opening November 10 at 4 PM, we proudly present:
A Soldier's Story

The Legacy of African American Service Members

Join us as we honor the many African American Arkansans—both men and women—who have served in the United States military. Their courage, sacrifice, and legacy have shaped our nation, and we are excited to share their stories with you.

Exclusively at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center was honored to host We Are Family, a family group that organizes one‑day trips. We were ...
10/03/2026

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center was honored to host We Are Family, a family group that organizes one‑day trips. We were privileged to share Arkansas’ Black history with them, including the story of our beloved museum, West 9th Street, the Mosaic Templars of America, and more.

We’d love to host your family—or even just you—for a day and share our work with you.

Contact us at [email protected] to schedule your visit today!

Address

501 W 9th Street
Little Rock, AR
72201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15016833593

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