Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

The barn on the Hemingway-Pfeiffer property.

Where Ernest Hemingway Wrote & Found His Voice in Arkansas

Step inside the Hemingway‑Pfeiffer Museum in Piggott, Arkansas—one of the most important literary and historical sites in the American South.

 

 

The front of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer house.

Plan Your Visit

Experience 1920s and 1930s life in Northeast Arkansas that shaped Ernest Hemingway’s work through guided tours of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Barn Studio.
The living room of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer house.

Our History

Explore the story of Ernest Hemingway in Northeast Arkansas, discover the history of the Pfeiffers, and learn how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American literature.
Kids on a school field trip in front of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer house.

For Educators

Find a variety of K-12 educational resources on Arkansas history, including field trips, free classroom activities, and information on our Writer-In-Residence Program.

Events

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September 29

Homeschool Fair

October 13

Cotton Fields to Pumpkin Patches

October 17

Fall Poetry Workshop

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Hours of Operation

We are open Monday – Saturday from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Tours of the house are given on the hour, with the final tour starting at 3 P.M.

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Support Us

Donations help keep us going by providing support for operations, events, and more. In appreciation for your generosity, we offer a wide range of benefits and recognition.

 

Have Questions?

Connect With Us.

Contact Shannon Williams, Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum Site Director.
shwilliams@AState.edu