Forbes recently featured The Walmart Museum in an engaging profile titled "Explore Sam Walton's Legacy At The Newly Reopened Walmart Museum." The article showcases how our city's popular attraction has been completely transformed, offering visitors an immersive journey through retail history housed in Sam Walton's original 5&10 store from 1950. Reporter Rebecca Deurlein captures the museum's unique blend of nostalgia and innovation, highlighting everything from vintage candy and pop culture artifacts to cutting-edge interactive exhibits, including a remarkable hologram feature where visitors can ask questions of Sam Walton himself. The piece emphasizes how the museum appeals to all generations, with displays of recognizable toys and household items that create a relatable walk through American consumer history. Deurlein also notes the museum's coverage of Walmart's philanthropic efforts and preservation of Walton's humble office and pickup truck, demonstrating how the attraction successfully celebrates both the company's meteoric rise and the values of hard work, innovation, and humility that built our community.
