US Marshals Museum

Morse Code Paper Circuits- Free!
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Participants will build their own paper-based Morse code circuits and learn the fundamentals of circuit building and communication in this family-friendly program.
March 27 from 10:00-11:00am.
This program is free for kids but registration is required.
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Morse Code Paper Circuits- Free!
2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
Participants will build their own paper-based Morse code circuits and learn the fundamentals of circuit building and communication in this family-friendly program.
March 27 from 1:00-2:00pm.
This program is free for kids but registration is required.
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Story Cloth Storytelling - Free!
2025-03-28 10:00 - 11:00
Experience the rich tradition of storycloth storytelling in this family-friendly program, where you’ll create your own story-inspired design while exploring the resilience and cultural heritage of the Hmong people.
March 26 from 10:00-11:00am.
This program is free for kids but registration is required.
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Story Cloth Storytelling - Free!
2025-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
Experience the rich tradition of storycloth storytelling in this family-friendly program, where you’ll create your own story-inspired design while exploring the resilience and cultural heritage of the Hmong people.
March 26 from 1:00-2:00pm.
This program is free for kids but registration is required.
Register Here!

Big Read: Memoir Writing Workshop - Part 1
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00
In Part I of this two-part series, participants will learn about the craft of memoir writing, review sample memoirs, and brainstorm ideas for their own memoirs with special emphasis on family and community.

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Big Read: Literature to Life Public Performance
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:00
The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir
Your favorite book comes to life before your eyes: ONE person telling the story, performing ALL of the characters, and transforming an important work of contemporary American literature into a live theatrical experience shared in community.

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Big Read: Literature to Life Student Performance
2025-04-04 09:00 - 11:00
The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir
Your favorite book comes to life before your eyes: ONE person telling the story, performing ALL of the characters, and transforming an important work of contemporary American literature into a live theatrical experience shared in community.

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Big Read: Literature to Life Workshop
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00
The workshop uses theater techniques to explore story themes and character journeys, enhancing the audience’s connections to the book in ways that relate to their lives.

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Big Read: Film Screening: "Last Days in Vietnam"
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00
During the final days of the Vietnam War, as the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Saigon, the South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. The U.S. had only a skeleton crew of diplomats and military operatives still in the country. With the clock ticking, a number of heroic Americans took matters into their own hands, engaging in unsanctioned and often makeshift operations in an effort to save as many South Vietnamese as possible.

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Big Read: Memoir Writing Workshop - Part 2
2025-04-14 18:30 - 20:00
For Part II, participants will share their memoirs with the group and receive feedback for further development or revision.

Big Read: Book Discussion
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00
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Mike Pizzi Book Signing
2025-04-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
Meet author and retired U.S. Marshal Mike Pizzi and get a signed copy of his autobiography, available for purchase in the Outpost Shop!

True Crime Tonight: Mike Pizzi - Retired U.S. Marshal and Author of "Adapt and Overcome"
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join True Crime Tonight as we take a step back from the headlines for an evening with author and retired U.S. Marshal Mike Pizzi through his autobiography, Adapt and Overcome.
Pizzi’s book discusses his fascinating life story from being a youth with no formal education who was a high school dropout with a learning disability, to the Marine Corps and finally to the USMS when became a Deputy US Marshal. A self-taught avid reader, he made his way up through the ranks to Chief Deputy and was later appointed by the President of the United States to the position of United States Marshal.
Mike will be hosting a book signing before the event from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on getting a signed copy of his autobiography, available for purchase in the Outpost Shop!

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Big Read: Sensory Day
2025-04-28 09:00 - 11:00
Experience the Marshal Museum and the Operation New Life/Arrival Exhibit in a welcoming, sensory-friendly setting. Visitors with Sensory Processing Disorder or other developmental disabilities are invited to explore at their own pace in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Some Grant Funding Available

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Big Read: Short Film Contest Screening
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
Screening of top selected NEA Big Read short-film entries; winners will be announced.

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Big Read: Closing Ceremony
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on Friday, May 2nd for a powerful NEA Big Read closing celebration at the U.S. Marshals Museum!

This special evening will feature a moving performance by the RVCBA Dance Company as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Southeast Asian refugees’ arrival at Fort Chaffee. Guests will also view three short films—Art is… Kao Kalia Yang, The Hmong Traditional Attire, and The Secret War—each highlighting Hmong heritage, identity, and resilience.

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BIKES & BADGES Vintage Motorcycle Show
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00
Take advantage of FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION and join The Steel Horse Rally and the U.S. Marshals Museum for the 2nd Annual BIKES & BADGES Vintage Motorcycle Show on May 3, 2025!
This family-friendly event showcases incredible vintage motorcycles from across the country — and FREE ADMISSION to the U.S. Marshals Museum from 9 AM – 5 PM. Don’t miss this epic day of bikes, history, and community!
Learn more here!

Free Day!
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00

Hall of Honor Roll Call and Memorial Ceremony
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: U.S. Marshals Museum
Cost: Free!

Candlelight Concert
2025-05-16
Please note that the U.S. Marshals Museum is the location for this event but all ticket purchases and information can be found on the official Candle Light Experience website. To learn more about this magical, multi-sensory musical experience, please visit their website below.
Concert Times:
⭐ 6:30pm
⭐ 8:30pm
Learn More Here!

True Crime Tonight - Lisa Ponson
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our May True Crime Night as we welcome Lisa Ponson, host of the Unexplained America (formerly Arkansas) podcast.
Lisa will delve into the chilling case of Ronald Gene Simmons—widely considered the most prolific murderer in Arkansas history. In 1987, Simmons brutally took the lives of 14 members of his own family, along with two others. Don’t miss this gripping deep dive into one of America’s most disturbing true crime stories.
“The Ronald Gene Simmons Murders”
Lisa Ponson, Unexplained America
6-8p
$10 + tax, free for Members
Registration: https://38697.blackbaudhosting.com/38697/True–Crime–Tonight-Lisa-Ponson-Unexplained-Arkansas

Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians and Community
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians & Communities, a vital presentation that explores the most pressing online threats facing today’s youth. Learn how to recognize and respond to risks like inappropriate content, sextortion, online enticement, and cyberbullying while gaining tools to protect children’s digital privacy and well-being. This session equips adults with the knowledge needed to foster safer online environments for kids.
Free
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Owl Pellet Dissection
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
Our morning session is now SOLD OUT, but limited spots remain in the afternoon class—don’t miss your chance to join!

Owl Pellet Dissection
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
Discover the hidden world inside an owl pellet in this hands-on, youth-friendly science adventure! Participants will dissect real owl pellets to uncover the tiny bones of prey animals, identify species, and learn about an owl’s diet through forensic-style analysis. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Please note: This is not a drop-off program—at least one ticketed adult must be present with participating children.
$5.00
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Intro to Fingerprints and Fingerprinting
2025-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00
Become a forensic scientist in this hands-on, youth-friendly program all about fingerprints! Explore the science behind fingerprint patterns, try real dusting techniques, and lift your own prints like a crime scene investigator. Perfect for families and groups to explore together!
Please note: This is not a drop-off program—at least one ticketed adult must be present with participating children.
$5.00
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No Sew Rag Dolls
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-13 13:00 - 14:00
Step back in time with this hands-on, no-sew pioneer rag doll workshop! Using simple materials like muslin, twine, and fabric scraps, families can create charming rag dolls reminiscent of those from the 1800s. This activity offers a blend of history and creativity for all ages.
Please note: This is not a drop-off program—at least one ticketed adult must be present with participating children.
$5.00
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Internet Safety: Be Safer Online (Grades K-2)
2025-06-17 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for an engaging and age-appropriate internet safety presentation designed especially for children in grades K–2. With the help of NetSmartzKids characters, students will learn the four essential rules for staying safe online through fun videos, interactive quizzes, and guided discussion. This 30-minute program encourages family conversations about digital safety and empowers children to make smart choices online.
Please note: A parent or guardian must be present for the program.
Free
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