The Daisy Airgun Museum in historic downtown Rogers celebrates the iconic Daisy BB-gun brand and the whole history of airguns — from antique European pieces of the 1600s and 1700s to the Red Ryder every kid wanted. With more than 150 airguns on display and over a thousand artifacts, a $2.50 adult admission, and kids getting in free, it’s one of the most fun, budget-friendly stops in Northwest Arkansas. You can’t miss it: a 25-foot-tall replica BB gun leans against the building out front — a free photo op said to be filled with around 684,000 BBs.
The Collection & the Red Ryder
The museum walks you chronologically through Daisy’s 140-plus years. For most visitors the highlight is the “A Christmas Story” section — a nod to Ralphie’s “Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle.” It includes a leg lamp like the movie’s, an old-time radio playing the film on a loop, and one of the actual prototype guns Daisy built to prove a Red Ryder with a compass and sundial in the stock could exist. Elsewhere you’ll find Daisy-stamped golf balls that flew to the moon, vintage advertising, WWII-era memorabilia, and airguns spanning three centuries.
From Windmills to BB Guns
Here’s the origin story the museum tells so well: Daisy began in the 1880s as the Plymouth Iron Windmill Company in Michigan, and gave away all-metal air rifles as a free premium to farmers who bought a windmill. The BB guns proved far more popular than the windmills, so the company pivoted to making airguns and renamed itself Daisy — a name that stuck after a manager fired an early model and exclaimed, “Boy, that’s a daisy!” Daisy moved its manufacturing to Rogers in 1958, becoming the town’s first major industry, and this museum has kept that heritage alive since it opened in 1999.
Visiting
The museum is self-guided, with an audio tour to walk you through the collection, and every paid admission includes that year’s limited-edition collectible medallion. There’s a museum shop selling current Daisy BB guns and merchandise at reasonable prices, plus exclusive collectibles. Note that this is a display museum — there is no shooting range on site. Plan on one to two hours; it’s a favorite rainy-day stop for families, Scout troops, and anyone who grew up wanting a Red Ryder. Give yourself at least an hour before closing to see everything and shop.
Admission & Hours
- Admission: $2.50 adults; children 12 and under free (groups $2.50/person; tour leader and coach driver free).
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm; closed Sundays. Call ahead around major holidays.
- Good to know: Restrooms on site; the historic storefront is a single level and reported to be wheelchair accessible (call to confirm specifics).
Parking & What’s Nearby
There’s free public parking throughout historic downtown Rogers, and the museum sits right in the walkable district — easy to combine with the nearby Rogers Historical Museum and the 1927 Victory Theater. When you’re hungry, the brick-paved downtown Rogers dining district is packed with locally owned restaurants, coffee, and breweries — browse the current lineup on our sister sites NWA Food and NWA Brew.
Location & Directions
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- Address: 202 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
- Phone: (479) 986-6873
- Admission: $2.50 adults; kids 12 & under free
- Hours: Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
- Website: daisymuseum.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Daisy Airgun Museum?
Admission is just $2.50 for adults and free for children 12 and under, and each paid admission includes a limited-edition annual medallion — one of the best values in Northwest Arkansas.
What are the hours?
Generally Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Call ahead around major holidays.
Is there a shooting range?
No. It’s a display museum of more than 150 airguns and Daisy history — there’s no range or shooting gallery on site.
Is it good for kids?
Very — it’s inexpensive, quick to walk, and a popular rainy-day stop, with the giant 25-foot BB gun out front for photos and the “A Christmas Story” display inside.
More: all museums & attractions in Rogers or the full Things to Do in Rogers guide.