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U.S. Marshals Museum The U.S. Marshals Museum shares the story of our nation's first federal law enforcement agency. Open Tuesday - Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

10/14/2026

A big thank-you to Chick-fil-A Rogers Avenue for choosing the U.S. Marshals Museum for FREE Tea Tuesday! 🥤 Thank you for bringing a little extra joy to our team! ❤️🐮

🎃 Make the U.S. Marshals Museum part of your Fall Festival plans on Saturday, October 24!We’re celebrating the 7th Annua...
10/13/2026

🎃 Make the U.S. Marshals Museum part of your Fall Festival plans on Saturday, October 24!

We’re celebrating the 7th Annual Fort Smith Fall Festival with $7 admission all day, and ALL kids get in FREE! 🎉

Bring the family to explore the museum, learn about the history of the U.S. Marshals, and take part in our exhibit BINGO scavenger hunt! Kids can pick up a BINGO card, explore the galleries to complete it, and turn it in for a small prize while supplies last. 🍁

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a day of family fun at the museum while taking in everything happening throughout downtown Fort Smith!

For maps, schedules, parking information and more, visit www.fortsmithfallfest.com.

🚨 October’s True Crime Tonight is SOLD OUT! But there’s still one more chance to join us this year.Our final True Crime ...
10/12/2026

🚨 October’s True Crime Tonight is SOLD OUT! But there’s still one more chance to join us this year.

Our final True Crime Tonight of 2026 is Friday, November 20, featuring Carlos Rodriguez, retired Washington State Patrol Detective Sergeant and FBI Task Force Officer and author of the bestselling memoir The Ugly Underneath: Navigating the Emotional Toll of Investigating Crimes Against Children.

Hear candid stories from his career investigating some of the most difficult cases involving children, along with insight into resilience and what happens behind the scenes of these investigations.

📅 November 20 | 6 p.m.
📍 U.S. Marshals Museum
🎟️ $12.50 | Free for Members

Don’t miss the final one of the year!

Get your tickets:
https://marshalsmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/true-crime-tonight-the-ugly-underneath-carlos-rodriguez

10/11/2026

5 helpful things to know before visiting us!

1. Give yourself plenty of time. ⏰
There’s a lot to see and experience! Plan on spending around 1.5–2 hours exploring the Museum.

2. The Hall of Honor is always free. 🇺🇸
You don’t need admission to visit the Samuel M. Sicard Hall of Honor, which honors U.S. Marshals who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Temporary exhibits are included! 🎟️
Your Museum admission includes access to any temporary exhibit on display, giving you more to explore during your visit.

4. Bring your running shoes! 🏃
Put your skills to the test with our interactive “To Carry A Badge” and see if you have what it takes to carry a badge!

5. Don’t skip the Outpost! 🛍️
Stop by the Museum’s gift shop before you leave for U.S. Marshals apparel, collectibles, books, souvenirs and more.

Plan your visit soon! We are open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 🇺🇸

🎉 FOUNDERS DAY GIVEAWAY! 🎉Have you heard about Founders Day? If not, here’s your chance to join us! Enjoy a memorable ev...
10/08/2026

🎉 FOUNDERS DAY GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Have you heard about Founders Day? If not, here’s your chance to join us! Enjoy a memorable evening featuring delicious handheld cuisine and the smooth jazz stylings of Pat Becker and the Rex Bell Combo. 🎶

📅 October 24 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the U.S. Marshals Museum, supporting our mission to inspire, educate and honor the history and accomplishments of the nation’s first federal law enforcement agency. 🇺🇸

And we’re giving away TWO TICKETS so you can bring a friend!

🎟️ To enter:
• Follow us! U.S. Marshals Museum
• Tag a friend you’d bring with you

Winner will be announced on October 15th!

10/07/2026

We’re so excited to welcome The River Valley Social community to the U.S. Marshals Museum on October 22!

If you’re local to the River Valley, you won’t want to miss this one. It’s a great opportunity to get out, meet new people, make connections and experience one of our community’s favorite social events in a new setting.

Even better, the Museum’s exhibits will be open for attendees to explore for free during the event. 👀🇺🇸

📅 October 22
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 U.S. Marshals Museum
🎟 FREE!!

The Outpost just got a website refresh! ✨🇺🇸We’ve updated The Outpost online to make it easier than ever to shop U.S. Mar...
10/07/2026

The Outpost just got a website refresh! ✨🇺🇸

We’ve updated The Outpost online to make it easier than ever to shop U.S. Marshals Museum apparel, collectibles, books and more—all from wherever you are!

https://u-s-marshals-museum.myshopify.com/

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE today! And if you’ve joined us for An Evening in the Past before, you know this event sells out ever...
10/05/2026

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE today! And if you’ve joined us for An Evening in the Past before, you know this event sells out every single year!

Join us for an evening of history and inspiration with Frederick Douglass. Douglass became a national leader in the abolitionist and social reform movements after escaping slavery in 1838 and was known for crossing racial and ideological lines as he worked to end slavery in the United States. Douglass was also appointed the first Black U.S. Marshal, when he was appointed U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

📅 Monday, December 7, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Individual Ticket: $80 (open seating)
Table of 10: $750 (reserved table – limited availability)
Friends of the Museum Package: $500 (limited availability)

The Friends of the Museum package includes 2 event tickets, a special gift with each reserved seat, name recognition on screen during event and in newsletter promotions.

Tickets are available now — https://marshalsmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/an-evening-in-the-past-frederick-douglass

The wait is over! Marshals Season 2 premieres tonight. Who’s watching? 👀📺October 4 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ ...
10/04/2026

The wait is over! Marshals Season 2 premieres tonight. Who’s watching? 👀📺

October 4 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

Address

789 Riverfront Drive
Fort Smith, AR
72901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14792421789

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