Celebrate Arkansas

Kurt Templeton | Walmart Museum and Heritage Group

Celebrate Arkansas Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode of Celebrate Arkansas, we sit down with Kurt Templeton, Senior Director of the Walmart Museum and Heritage Group, to explore the exciting reopening and reimagining of the Walmart Museum in Downtown Bentonville. Kurt shares how the museum’s innovative updates honor Sam Walton’s entrepreneurial spirit while creating an engaging, modern experience for visitors from around the globe. We discuss the deep community impact of Walton’s legacy, the role the museum plays in telling that story, and how the space bridges Bentonville’s past, present, and future. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this conversation offers a fresh look at a Northwest Arkansas landmark that continues to shape the region’s identity.