US Marshals Museum

Special Exhibit Tour
2025-07-29 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Join one of our educators for a closer look at our summer special exhibit, I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-1970! Learn more about the American civil rights movement through a variety photographs and artifacts from the museum’s collection that serve as powerful reminders that the past is never the just the past and the lessons learned help us move forward in the continued struggle for justice for all.

Happening every Tuesday @ 10:00a for the month of July

Tours are included with museum admission and will meet at the entrance to the ArcBest Special Exhibits gallery.

Seasonal Hours Begin!
2025-08-12
NEW SEASONAL HOURS BEGINNING AUGUST 12!

With the school year starting, we’re shifting to seasonal hours:

Open Tuesday–Saturday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Closed Sundays & Mondays

Questions? Contact us at info@usmmuseum.org or call (479) 242-1789. We hope to see you soon!

CLOSED
2025-08-17, 2025-08-18, 2025-08-25, 2025-08-31
Just a reminder—our seasonal hours began August 12!We’re now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.

"The Legalities of Space" Special Presentation
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as we welcome a special guest for an out of this world presentation! Astronaut and honorary U.S. Marshal Jim Reilly will discuss his connection to the USMS and taking the badge to space, as well as who has legal authority in space, such as on the International Space Station and looking forward as mankind moves toward Mars.
Purchase tickets here!

CLOSED
2025-08-24
Just a reminder—our seasonal hours began August 12!We’re now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.”

Open - Labor Day!
2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be open on Labor Day from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

2nd Annual Founders’ Day Celebration
2025-09-20 17:30 - 20:30
Please join us at the U.S. Marshals Museum for our 2nd Annual Founders’ Day Celebration.
Enjoy a memorable evening filled with delicious handheld cuisine and the smooth jazz stylings of Pat Becker and the Rex Bell Trio. All proceeds benefit the U.S. Marshals Museum, supporting its mission to inspire, educate and honor the history and accomplishments of the nation’s ﬁrst federal law enforcement agency.
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True Crime Tonight: “The Beltway Sniper Case”
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Retired marshal and author William Sorukas will discuss the investigation leading to the arrest of two snipers who terrorized the Washington D.C. area in 2002, killing ten and critically injuring three.
Purchase tickets here!

National History Day Workshop
2025-10-01 09:00 - 15:00
Our annual NHD teacher workshop will be held on October 1! This workshop is for teachers at all levels of NHD (grades 6-12), from beginner to advanced. Arkansas State History Day Coordinator Angela Adams will be leading again this year, and our special guest speaker will be Ara Carbonneau from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, CA (via Zoom) to discuss National Archives resources and the Civics for All of Us program. This workshop is FREE and offers 5 hours of professional development credit. Registration is required.
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Free Day!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00
Enjoy Free Admission at the U.S. Marshals Museum during the Fort Smith Fall Festival. Stop in and explore our galleries, discover the tales of legendary lawmen, and soak up the history!

Then, make your way to the Fort Smith National Historic Site Visitor Center (301 Parker Ave.) from 10 AM–4 PM for our offsite children’s program, “The Lawman’s Satchel.” Kids can create a marshal badge, design a western town map, and assemble an outlaw case file, then pack it all into a special take-home satchel. History, hands-on fun, and a whole lot of adventure, don’t miss it!

Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians, and Communities Program
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
NCMEC Internet Safety Program – Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians, and Communities
Our next round of Internet Safety Programs, in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), will take place in October! These programs are FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.
Register Here

Girl Scout Day at the U.S. Marshals Museum
2025-10-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00
Girl Scout Day at the U.S. Marshals Museum
Location: United States Marshals Museum – Fort Smith, AR
Event Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 or Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch on your own)
Join us for an exciting day of learning, discovery, and badge earning at the U.S. Marshals Museum!
Daisies to Ambassadors will explore civic engagement, law enforcement, public service, and leadership through engaging, age-appropriate badge workshops.
Throughout the day, girls will:

Participate in two hands-on classroom badge sessions
Complete a museum-based challenge tailored to their level and aligned to a specific badge
Interact with museum exhibits that explore history, justice, bravery, and citizenship

Each registered scout will complete three official badge experiences by the end of the day and receive a completion certificate at the end of each completed session.
Troops and individual Girl Scouts are welcome to register.
October 17th- https://38697.blackbaudhosting.com/38697/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=fcea9732-3aec-4b50-89d0-e6f14de5b52e
October 18th- https://38697.blackbaudhosting.com/38697/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=5ee21fa9-fc5f-4eba-8a9b-c0e3f0cea329

Internet Safety Program - Being a Good Digital Citizen (K-5th grades)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 10:45
NCMEC Internet Safety Program – Being a Good Digital Citizen (K-5th grades)
Our next round of Internet Safety Programs, in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), will take place in October! These programs are FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.
Register Here

Internet Safety Program - Online Safety (6th-12th grades)
2025-10-25 11:00 - 11:45
NCMEC Internet Safety Program – Online Safety (6th-12th grades)
Our next round of Internet Safety Programs, in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), will take place in October! These programs are FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.
Register Here

True Crime Tonight: “The John Wilkes Booth Investigation”
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Step back in law enforcement history with retired marshal John Clark as he presents a fresh look at the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Meet the cast of characters involved in the assassination and subsequent manhunt, and learn more about how their tactics compare with modern-day manhunting.
Register here!

Museum Closed
2025-11-04 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public on Monday, November 4.

Closing at 3:30PM
2025-11-13 15:30 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closing early, Thursday, November 13, for a private event. Our hours will be 9:00am-3:30pm.

True Crime Tonight - Jason White, Tulsa Police Department
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Back by popular demand, Tulsa homicide detective Jason White, featured on the A&E show “The First 48,” will be returning for another engaging presentation about his work. White will discuss all new cases and issues involving the complexities of modern law enforcement.

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Closed - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed all day on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.

Closing at 4:00PM
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closing early, Saturday, December 6, for a private event. Our hours will be 9:00am-4:00pm.

An Evening In The Past 2025 - Franklin D. Roosevelt
2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:30
You’re invited to an evening of insightful, thought-provoking, and even humorous stories from President Roosevelt with a time period inspired menu and cocktails. Franklin Delano Roosevelt holds the distinction of being the longest serving president in American history. Elected four times, his presidency (1933-1945) saw the United States from the throes of the Great Depression to the triumphs and tragedies of World War II.

Learn more or purchase tickets here:
https://38697.blackbaudhosting.com/38697/An-Evening-in-the-Past-Franklin-Delano-Roosevelt

Museum Closed
2025-12-10 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed to the public, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Closed - Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
We’ll reopen December 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Closed - Christmas Day
2025-12-25 09:00 - 17:00

Closed - New Years Day
2026-01-01 09:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed all day on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1.

True Crime Tonight - Termaine Hicks (The Innocence Project): RESCHEDULED FOR 2.6.26
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00
January’s True Crime will be a powerful, behind the scenes look at what can happen when the justice system fails. Termaine Hicks was wrongfully convicted of a crime and spent 20 years in prison before being exonerated in 2020 with the help of The Innocence Project. Termaine will share his experiences, his work to inspire others, and the need for justice reform.
Due to the sometimes-graphic nature of the content, True Crime Tonight presentations are for those 18+.

Event Update: True Crime Tonight – Termaine Hicks (The Innocence Project)

Due to a Winter Storm Watch in effect on the original event date, True Crime Tonight – Termaine Hicks (The Innocence Project), originally scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, has been postponed for the safety of our guests and speakers.

The program has been rescheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: U.S. Marshals Museum

Your ticket will automatically transfer to the new date—no action is required to save your seat.

If the rescheduled date does not work for you, you may request a cancellation and full refund by calling 479-242-1789.

Tickets: https://marshalsmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/true-crime-tonight-termaine-hicks
