Harlin Museum

The museum regularly hosts art exhibits by local and regional artists and has a collection which includes, among other objects: memorabilia of Grand Ole Opry legendary singers Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard; sports items of baseball greats Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon; Charcoal sketches and paintings by L.L. Broadfoot (full collection on display at certain times of the year); antique farm implements; an Ozark still; World War I and World War II military items; and a display featuring information about the 1928 West Plains dancehall explosion.

The museum is typically open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., or by private appointment. Check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for details about current shows and information about potential closures. There is a small gift shop with items for sale including “Pioneers of the Ozarks” by Lennis L. Broadfoot.