US Marshals Museum

Guided Tour - "Protecting Justice for All" gallery
2024-02-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-02-19 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
*Free with Museum Admission

Cart Program
2024-02-19 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for two cart programs at 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm.
More details to come! *Free with Museum Admission

Play Day & Story Times
2024-02-19 09:00 - 17:00
Schools out! Join us for Black History Month focused Jr. Marshals story times at 10:00am,12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Our playroom will be open with activities all day.
*Free with Museum Admission

OPEN 12:00-5:00pm!
2024-02-16 12:00 - 17:00
The U.S. Marshals Museum will be open 2/16 from 12:00-5:00pm. The Museum resumes regular operating hours (9:00am-5:00pm) Saturday, February 17th.

Closed For A Private Event
2024-02-16 09:00 - 12:00
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
The Museum will resumes regular operating hours Friday (2/16) at 12:00pm.

Night at The Museum: Prohibition and Liquor Laws
2024-01-17 17:00 - 20:00
January 17, 2024 is the 103rd anniversary of the enforcement of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act.

Join us for our Night at the Museum: Prohibition and U.S. Liquor Laws. The galleries will be open until 8:00, and Curator Dave will give a presentation from 6-7p about the history of the Marshals and our nations liquor laws.

Museum admission required. See you there!

USMM CLOSED
2024-01-01

USMM CLOSED!
2023-12-25

To Catch A Grinch Family Camp
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Do YOU have what it takes to solve the Christmas caper and become the holiday hero?! Join the United States Marshals Museum as we track down the most heinous holiday hooligan in history! Survey the scene, collect the evidence, and help the U.S. Marshals find the fugitive before the vile villain strikes again!
Family of four – $50/per family. $5 each additional person (limit 3)
Purchase Tickets Here!

To Catch A Grinch Kids Camp
2023-12-21 09:00 - 11:00
Do YOU have what it takes to solve the Christmas caper and become the holiday hero?! Join the United States Marshals Museum as we track down the most heinous holiday hooligan in history! Survey the scene, collect the evidence, and help the U.S. Marshals find the fugitive before the vile villain strikes again!
Grades K-5th -$30/per child
Purchase tickets here!

"Bass Reeves: From Page to Screen" - Book Talk & Signing by Sidney Thompson
2023-12-16 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a book talk and signing by bestselling author of The Bass Reeves Trilogy, Sidney Thompson. Free with purchase of museum admission.

Investigation Station
2023-12-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-02 10:30 - 11:30

Curator Talk: Bass Reeves - History & Hollywood
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join our Curator, Dave Kennedy, for a presentation and panel discussion about the representation of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves in the historical record and popular culture.

Caroline Speir, Executive Director of Fort Smith Museum of History and Tom Wing, Assistant Professor at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will be joining us.

Curator Talk will happen at the U.S. Marshals Museum. Free with museum admission. Free for USMM members.

An Evening In The Past - Benjamin Franklin
2023-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Purchase Tickets Here

The U.S. Marshals Museum’s annual fundraising celebration of American history, An Evening in the Past, returns on December 4, 2023 in the museum’s Robert B. and Betsy J. Westphal Atrium. The 9th annual event offers history lovers of all ages a unique opportunity to eat, drink, and engage with one of the most intriguing and important historical figures in our nation’s history. This year’s guest of honor is none other than the celebrated entrepreneur, author, inventor, humorist, diplomat and Founding Father – Benjamin Franklin. Actor/historian William Ochester portrays Mr. Franklin at the height of his wit, wisdom and influence during the American Revolution. Tapping his own natural wit and charm, William Ochester’s Benjamin Franklin puts his audience at ease as he shares Dr. Franklin’s natural curiosity and exploring spirit, especially in the field of medicine. His clothing and manner are remarkably close to those of the Old Gentleman, and he delights in using numerous props to bring Dr. Franklin alive in his presentations. Bill’s spectacles are original (circa 1750), and he will proudly show the “actual key” from the Lightning Experiment, his Poor Richard’s Almanac, and original currency and newspapers of the colonial era.

For more than 25 years, the first-person historians and interpreters of American Historical Theater have encouraged audiences to encounter and interact with history, developing empathy and underscoring the role of choice. They hope to provide a better understanding of the struggles and achievements of past generations, and inspire the present to use these lessons to create a better future.
In addition to the immersive historical theater experience, guests will enjoy period-inspired cocktails, and a multi-course meal provided by the team from Fort Smith’s elegant restaurant and bar, 21 West End.
All proceeds benefit the educational programming and events of the United States Marshals Museum, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization.
WHAT: An Evening in the Past: Benjamin Franklin
WHEN: Monday, December 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: United States Marshals Museum
789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Sponsorships are still available.

Investigation Station
2023-11-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-11-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-11-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-22 15:30 - 16:30
Our Investigation Station cart program offers short, informal educational opportunities enjoyed by all ages, centered around themes and topics covered in the galleries.

Closed - Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
