Although best known as fugitive hunters and federal court staff, the United States Marshals have always been the enforcement arm of the federal judiciary. Both civil and criminal cases have led to odd and occasionally humorous side-effects of the judicial process at the federal level. Our curator will talk about some of these strange cases […]
In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Marshals Museum will be closed Thursday, November 28 to allow our staff time to be with their families and friends.
Join us in welcoming President Theodore Roosevelt back to Fort Smith! “Teddy” Roosevelt, as he was affectionately called, was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901-1909. President Roosevelt will captivate guests with stories from his time in office, from his formative foreign policy declaration to “speak softly and carry a big stick” […]
The job of the United States Marshals, if nothing else, is to enforce the laws of the United States. One of the nation's oldest laws - still largely in effect - is the Neutrality Act of 1794. One element of the Neutrality Act prevented private citizens from breaking the peace with other nations. This law […]
Join us for “The Case of the Snowy Woes” Winter Family Camps on Friday 12/20 from 6:00-8:00p! $50/family of 4, $5 for each additional person over 4. The Abominable Snowman has been causing trouble again, but has he broken the law? The marshals need your help investigating! Each family will conduct their investigation, and a […]
Join us for “The Case of the Snowy Woes” Winter Family Camps on Saturday 12/21 from 1:00-3:00p! $50/family of 4, $5 for each additional person over 4. The Abominable Snowman has been causing trouble again, but has he broken the law? The marshals need your help investigating! Each family will conduct their investigation, and a […]
The Museum will be closed on December 24, 2024.
The Museum will be closed on December 25, 2024.
We’re celebrating New Year’s Eve FAMILY style! Join us for a Noon Year’s Eve celebration like no other! Kids- bring your grownups and come dressed in your comfiest PJs to enjoy brunch at our Decorate your Own Bar, create your party favors, and dance it up under the disco ball. After the fun, we will […]
The Museum will be closed on January 1, 2025.
We are excited to share that the Candlelight Concerts will be hosting a series at the U.S. Marshals Museum beginning January 17, 2025. 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 […]
The U.S. Marshals Museum is excited to announce our new series, True Crime Tonight, featuring the writers, researchers, podcasters, filmmakers, and law enforcement officers who investigate some of the most challenging cases. Join the hunt as they delve into the mysteries behind the headlines! Our first featured guest is Detective Jason White, a homicide detective […]
