Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park preserves and interprets artifacts excavated from the Nodena site, a large Indigenous village that flourished in the Mississippi River lowlands from roughly A.D. 1400 to 1650. The collection, assembled through decades of work by the Hampson family, includes pottery, tools, ornaments, and other objects that illuminate the sophisticated culture and daily life of the people who lived there.

Visitors can explore museum exhibits focused on the Nodena people, archaeology, and the region's pre-European past, with opportunities for staff interpretation and educational programs. Its compact setting in downtown Wilson makes it an especially valuable stop for travelers interested in Arkansas archaeology and the long human history of the Mississippi Delta.