SOUTH ARKANSAS OIL AND TOURISM

ARKANSAS

OIL AND BRINE

MUSEUM

EL DORADOWELCOMECENTER

BY: TONYA CORLEY

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCESMISSION STATEMENT

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources mission statement is to collect, preserve, educate and exhibit Arkansas’ natural resources with particular interest in

petroleum and brine used for bromine extraction.

Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

SERVICES

10,000 SQ. FT. EXHIBITION SPACE1,000 SQ. FT. TEMPORARY GALLERY SPACE

OUTDOOR OILFIELD EXHIBIT WITH WORKING UNITSEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-YOUTH/ADULT

PRESERVE ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL PIECES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

LIBRARY-RESEARCH CENTERMEETING ROOMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGIFT SHOP

EDUCATIONAL CLASSES/SCHOOL PRESENTATIONSUNDERSEA DIORAMA


SPECIAL SERVICESEducational Programs

Presentations on a regular basisFacebookWebsite

Special Exhibits-Future dinosaur exhibitFestivals-Chautauqua

Lecture ProgramsFilms

Field TripsWorkshopsPicnic Area


POPULATIONS SERVED

Worldwide Visitors

Target Visitors-usually within a 60 mile radius

Public Schools


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

GOVERNOR

DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND TOURISM

STATE PARKS DIRECTOR

ARKANSAS PARK OPERATIONS

REGIONAL SUPERVISORS-APPROXIMATELY 10 COUNTIES

SUPERINTENDENT-PAM BEASLEYARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES

8 FULL-TIME POSITIONS/2 PART-TIME POSITIONS


PROFESSIONAL TRAININGPam Beasley-SuperintendentMs. Beasley has a Masters in

Museum Studies and Anthropologyfrom the University of Arkansas.

She also has aHistory/Anthropology degree.


DIVERSITYWheelchair Accessible

Free to all patronsAccommodates all ages

Provides tourist informationOffers Professional Development For

Educators


SURPRISESThis museum has grown from a small idea with a desk in

the Chamber of Commerce offices to a large museum that is the true representation of the oil and brine industry in

South Arkansas. The museum continues to grow each year with new exhibits being added. There are many programs presented every year for students to participate. There is also a huge gift shop that carries unique gifts as well as

books and informational items.


EL DORADO WELCOME CENTERMISSION STATEMENT

The mission of a Welcome Center is to achieve a positive impression of Arkansas by assisting the traveling public in a knowledgeable manner, in order to enhance and extend their visit and to

maximize economic benefits to Arkansas.Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

SERVICES SPECIAL SERVICES

MapsBrochuresRestroomsPicnic areas

Information Desk

Wheelchair accessibleKioskes (computer)

State Parks brochuresArkansas Tourism Info.

WebsiteGrills

Rock Collection ExhibitBrine Exhibits


POPULATIONS SERVED

Patrons of all agesVisitors from other

states:15-20 per day at times


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Arkansas Department of

Parks and Tourism

State Employees

G. L. “Gil” GilbertManager

El Dorado Welcome Center

PROFESSIONALTRAINING

There is no special training required but the employees must have experience dealing with the

public.

They are state employees.


DIVERSITY

Wheelchair AccessibleFree to All Patrons

Accommodates all agesProvides Tourist

Information

SURPRISES

It was surprising how attractive the visitor’s center was and at the number

of people who were visiting in the short time of the interview. It was

extremely informative.

REFERENCESArkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Brochure. Copies in possession of author.

Beasley, Pam. (2012, February 9). Interview by Tonya Corley[Personal Interview]. Arkansas Museum ofNatural Resources, Smackover, AR

Corley, Tonya, (Personal Photographs). February 9, 2012. Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources.

Corley, Tonya. (Personal Photographs). February 9, 2012. El Dorado Welcome Center.

Gilbert. (2012, February 9) Interview by Tonya Corley [Personal Interview], El Dorado Welcome Center, El Dorado, AR.

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