Clinton Museum Store

Not good at all!!! Lots of stupid knickknack’s. The books were the only good thing in the entire store. They really should take a lesson from the Reagan library store. The museum itself was fantastic.

They have a souvenir penny machine where you can press a penny with an image of Socks, the Clintons’ cat.
When we visited, they were giving away free campaign buttons! Free souvenir!

I do not «miss Bill» but if you do this is your place to get a t-​shirt, bumper sticker or key chain displaying this to the world. But on a serious note, I do think this is a good store and actually made some purchases — which benefits the Clinton Foundation, I hope this is true and if it is I admire a former President not taking a personal profit here.
In addition to Clinton memorbilia (I thought talking presidential dolls were a joke from the movie My Fellow American’s but apparently not) there are also White House memorbilia items, items pertaining to the current traveling exhibit and local Arkansas artisian type of stuff. Overall a good collection and the prices were not bad — expect for the $ 500 signed book copy, that seemed a bit much.

I’d love to get excited and behind the appeal of this as a museum store, but frankly, I was underwhelmed by the overwhelming kitsch.
Then again, I have to have a philosophical discussion with myself about the type of things that are appropriate for a museum store, given the nature of the museum it is attached to.
Fair, I suppose, that there are political knick-​knacks and memorabilia and clothing items marginally related to the reason why you’d even be visiting the presidential library.
But then I wonder if it is even affiliated at all? Or is it just riding down the wave (down the street for that matter).
It was definitely curious, but it appals me that there might be more of a draw to the shop than there is to the actual presidential library. Sorry Unilocalers. That’s the truth.

What a waste of space. Lots of doo dads, most have nothing to do with Pres. Clinton. Don’t bring your kids in here. They will be bugging you to buy this or that «cool» item. Cool for a kid, but not for an adult.
This is the equivalent of a tourist novelty store, but instead of saying «Disney World» on everything, it says «Pres. Clinton».
I actually did buy something here. A green & black beaded eye glass holder. Oh yea, that’ll remind me of visiting the Clinton Library.
Just look at the photos on this Unilocal page! Shoes? Oh yea, that has a lot to do with Clinton. Maybe he wore tthese type during his speeches and we didn’t know?
The only good thing is there is a free shuttle from the «museum» to the Library. But really, it’s a pleasant walk on a nice day.

Bear with me, I’m from out of town, and had issues finding decent Little Rock keychains. I own keychains from all over the world. I own hundreds of keychains. I had not one that said Little Rock on them, much less anything having to do with the Clinton years…
NOT NOW!!!
After visiting the Clinton Museum store (a short, breezy walk from the museum, but they also have a free shuttle, that they will call, if you need to use it.) I have 3 keychains. All from Little Rock, and a couple say «Clinton» on them.
One is bad ass. It’s a miniature flask, clear, with the words, «Clinton» something something or other on it. One is a bottle opener. One is a very pretty white house Clinton seal. I also found the coolest t-​shirt, that says, «Music Fueled My Imagination, Bill Clinton» on it, and it has a 45 rpm insert on it. I also bought a 45 insert necklace. I guarantee someone younger than me will ask me what it is. It means so much to me. I’ve not seen on in years. I used to buy them by the 10’s…apparently someone has been saving them up, and making them into necklaces. Wish I’d thought of that.
I bought my mom’s mother’s day present, and I bought my son something I’ll not say here, but it’s exquisitely crafted, and I have to put it in my check in luggage. I bought post cards, also. (I’ve not found a post office, so they are going back with me on the plane. I’ll act like I found them in the mailbox.)
What an amazing cool store. It fits where it sits, too. Nice walk, down by the park. I enjoyed the store alot.

Interesting concept… put the museum gift shop about a half mile down the road from the museum… can’t say I’m a fan of that idea…
HOWEVER, once you step inside, there is a heck of a lot more interesting stuff to look at than there was down the road in the actual museum/​library. Sad, but true…
I can honestly say that I spent about the same amount of time in here as I did in the Clinton Presidential Library… that being said… this place is a lot smaller, but obviously a lot more interesting… to me…
Now, this is review is not meant to offend anyone… I really loved this place, hence the 4 stars! But I found myself feeling almost guilty about enjoying this place more than the actual museum it supports… And I had to pay to get into the museum… and this is FREEEEEEEE… unless you buy something of course.
The guy working the counter was really friendly! Great customer service… which I will ALWAYS applaud!
Soooooo… if your ever in the area, definitely stop by this place! You won’t be disappointed!!! …and if you have some extra time, maybe swing by the Presidential Library down the street… no biggie though…

I like museums, but I usually don’t like the store. Like… I wouldn’t just go shopping in a museum store. But, this one is great. I think it’s the eclectic options. Magnets that tell you the vitamins found in foods, quirky bags, and lunch boxes. Last year I got a yoga ball cover made out of recycled neckties. My yoga ball now acts as a piece of furniture in my living room. So unique! This year I got a book about TOMS. It’s a really great store. Good for kids too.

Wow, I’ve never seen a museum store detached from the museum. Makes me wonder if it was an after thought, or a kickback scheme for a landlord. From wiki (For legal reasons involving state development funds, retail facilities are prohibited on the same property as the library itself. The Clinton Museum Store is located in the nearby River Market district.)
The store has street parking, and a public lot under the interstate. The characters roaming the neighborhood are sketch.
The store has a decent selection of the typical tourist nic-​nacs in this shrine to our great hillbilly president.
Somehow walking through this store, and the presidential center, I’m reminded of the «Wall of Gaylord,» from the 2004 «Meet the Fockers,» basically they’ve built a museum and store for a slimeball… but it’s funny how they polish this turd and make Slick Willy appear loveable.
They don’t have 9^th place ribbons, but they do have overpriced merchandise and a very friendly staff.

Strange, a museum store for a museum away from the museum.
There’s all kinds of neat gift items like magnets, a iPod speaker «ball», Dr. Suess toys, packages of dirty rice in the back, and shoes made of recycled materials.
There’s also a free shuttle from the store to the museum that comes by every few minutes, just tell the clerk at the front :)