While it has not been around since Arkansas’ territorial days, the Arkansas Times has been on the forefront of many journalism endeavors over the past 40 years.  Historic Arkansas Museum pays tribute to this with a new exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Arkansas Times.

From a spunky monthly launched with $200 in the bank to, glossy lifestyle magazine, to one of the earliest alternative weeklies, the Arkansas Times has been an essential voice in Arkansas news and culture since 1974. Take a look back at the last 40 years of Arkansas history through the often-irreverent lens of the Times in a collection of archival covers, photos, art and memorabilia.

40 years of Arkansas Times continues in the Second Floor Gallery through December 9, 2014.