Clinton Foundation Unveils Center Expansion Plans

The Little Rock site will add a new welcome plaza and the Hillary Rodham Clinton Gallery.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Remote Work

Isometric editorial illustration of a modern pedestrian plaza connecting a contemporary museum building to a historic brick station. — The Clinton Foundation is expanding the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, adding a new welcome plaza and the Hillary Rodham Clinton Gallery. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Clinton Foundation has announced a major renovation and expansion of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. The project features a new welcome plaza and the creation of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Gallery.

Why it matters

These plans aim to enhance visitor access and strengthen the center's integration with the surrounding Arkansas River landscape and local community spaces.

The center currently encompasses 30 acres of landscaped green space in Little Rock. Additionally, a $30 million donation has been secured to support the construction of the 30 Crossing Park.

The players

Clinton Foundation

The foundation oversees the operations of the Clinton Presidential Center and spearheads the development of its campus in Little Rock.

Clinton School of Public Service

The graduate school has relocated its operations to 1 World Ave. as part of the broader site reorganization.

Heifer International

This global development organization shares space with the Clinton School within the Choctaw Station building.

The details

The renovation includes expanding the library's special exhibition gallery into the neighboring Choctaw Station building, which currently houses the Clinton School of Public Service and Heifer International. A new welcome plaza will be constructed to create a direct physical link between the museum and the historic station.

Plans for the center's expansion were officially revealed on October 27, 2026.
A $30 million donation for the development of 30 Crossing Park was announced earlier in 2026.

Market Landscape

The project follows the architectural trend set by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, which utilized integrated design to improve public navigation. This expansion positions the center to compete for increased local tourism and community engagement in the River Market area.

Residents and visitors can expect improved accessibility through the new welcome plaza and expanded public trails connecting to the river. These changes aim to enhance the user experience for those utilizing the center's public gathering spaces and new gallery facilities.

The takeaway

The planned expansion focuses on better physical integration between the center and the River Market district to encourage increased public use. Visitors should look for future announcements regarding construction phases that may temporarily impact access to the 30-acre campus.