Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum focusing on six counties of the Arkansas Ozarks, which includes Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, and Washington. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.

UPCOMING EVENTS

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS OZARKS

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Ozark Voices

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The Shiloh Museum’s collection includes over 500,000 historic images, over 40,000 archival artifacts, and extensive vertical files.

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Help us further our mission of providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks.

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Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, along with the satisfaction of knowing you are helping preserve our Arkansas Ozark heritage.

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  • 🎉 We’re back! Our 👷‍♀️ remodel is almost completed -- enough to re-open our doors at 10 a.m. today! 

Yes, we’re still adding some finishing touches, but our exhibits 🖼️🖼️🖼️ are available for viewing, such as Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras,  One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, and our permanent exhibit. Please note, Andrew Kilgore’s Fayetteville Townfolk will return shortly. (Thank you for patience!) Admission free. Come see us!

#ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #BlackHistory #OzarkPhotography
  • 🌟 Shiloh members and future members: Tonight's the night for a fun movie!  We'll even provide the 🍿 popcorn! Join us!

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
  • 📢 Attention Shiloh Museum members: Join us this Friday (March 20) at 6:30 p.m.! We partnering with the 🎬 @nwafilmclub for a "so-bad-it’s-good" screening of the cult classic Boggy Creek II. Filmed right here in Arkansas, this campy masterpiece is best enjoyed with a side of expert roasting!

• Live Commentary: Historian Rachel Whitaker + author Gustav Carlson.
• The Vibe: High-quality history meets questionable cinema. 🍿
• Access: Exclusive to Shiloh Museum members.

Not a member? You can join for as little as $15! Link in the comments.

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
  • 🏆 After receiving nearly 100 submissions, we are excited to announce that our judges chose images by these 📷photographers to appear in the 🌄 Our Ozarks exhibit, which will take place this summer! Their work was judged by Shiloh Museum staff and a member on the museum’s Board of Trustees. All photos were presented to them anonymously.

First place: Jason Frank of Springdale
Second place: Owen Strode of Harrison
Third place: Alexis Charbonnier of Bentonville

Works by these photographers were also selected to appear in the exhibit:

Brenda Kellam of Eureka Springs
Carol Grant of Everton
Charles Yeager of Jasper
Cheri Coley of Fayetteville
Edward Robinson of Eureka Springs
Eva Norris of Everton
Gary Ault of Fayetteville
Heather Bell of Harrison
Iris Sanders of Hindsville
Joleen Jewell of Bentonville
Kelly Syer of Fayetteville
Melissa Jones of Fayetteville
Patricia Wilson of Eureka Springs
Sally Bernard of Siloam Springs

👏 Congratulations to all! We look forward showcasing these fabulous scenes of the Ozarks. Stay posted for details!

#ArkansasPhotography #OzarkPhotography
🎉 We’re back! Our 👷‍♀️ remodel is almost completed -- enough to re-open our doors at 10 a.m. today! 

Yes, we’re still adding some finishing touches, but our exhibits 🖼️🖼️🖼️ are available for viewing, such as Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras,  One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, and our permanent exhibit. Please note, Andrew Kilgore’s Fayetteville Townfolk will return shortly. (Thank you for patience!) Admission free. Come see us!

#ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #BlackHistory #OzarkPhotography
🎉 We’re back! Our 👷‍♀️ remodel is almost completed -- enough to re-open our doors at 10 a.m. today! 

Yes, we’re still adding some finishing touches, but our exhibits 🖼️🖼️🖼️ are available for viewing, such as Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras,  One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, and our permanent exhibit. Please note, Andrew Kilgore’s Fayetteville Townfolk will return shortly. (Thank you for patience!) Admission free. Come see us!

#ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #BlackHistory #OzarkPhotography
🎉 We’re back! Our 👷‍♀️ remodel is almost completed -- enough to re-open our doors at 10 a.m. today! 

Yes, we’re still adding some finishing touches, but our exhibits 🖼️🖼️🖼️ are available for viewing, such as Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras,  One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, and our permanent exhibit. Please note, Andrew Kilgore’s Fayetteville Townfolk will return shortly. (Thank you for patience!) Admission free. Come see us!

#ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #BlackHistory #OzarkPhotography
🎉 We’re back! Our 👷‍♀️ remodel is almost completed -- enough to re-open our doors at 10 a.m. today! Yes, we’re still adding some finishing touches, but our exhibits 🖼️🖼️🖼️ are available for viewing, such as Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras, One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, and our permanent exhibit. Please note, Andrew Kilgore’s Fayetteville Townfolk will return shortly. (Thank you for patience!) Admission free. Come see us! #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #BlackHistory #OzarkPhotography
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🌟 Shiloh members and future members: Tonight's the night for a fun movie!  We'll even provide the 🍿 popcorn! Join us!

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
🌟 Shiloh members and future members: Tonight's the night for a fun movie! We'll even provide the 🍿 popcorn! Join us! #BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
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📢 Attention Shiloh Museum members: Join us this Friday (March 20) at 6:30 p.m.! We partnering with the 🎬 @nwafilmclub for a "so-bad-it’s-good" screening of the cult classic Boggy Creek II. Filmed right here in Arkansas, this campy masterpiece is best enjoyed with a side of expert roasting!

• Live Commentary: Historian Rachel Whitaker + author Gustav Carlson.
• The Vibe: High-quality history meets questionable cinema. 🍿
• Access: Exclusive to Shiloh Museum members.

Not a member? You can join for as little as $15! Link in the comments.

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
📢 Attention Shiloh Museum members: Join us this Friday (March 20) at 6:30 p.m.! We partnering with the 🎬 @nwafilmclub for a "so-bad-it’s-good" screening of the cult classic Boggy Creek II. Filmed right here in Arkansas, this campy masterpiece is best enjoyed with a side of expert roasting! • Live Commentary: Historian Rachel Whitaker + author Gustav Carlson. • The Vibe: High-quality history meets questionable cinema. 🍿 • Access: Exclusive to Shiloh Museum members. Not a member? You can join for as little as $15! Link in the comments. #BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
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🏆 After receiving nearly 100 submissions, we are excited to announce that our judges chose images by these 📷photographers to appear in the 🌄 Our Ozarks exhibit, which will take place this summer! Their work was judged by Shiloh Museum staff and a member on the museum’s Board of Trustees. All photos were presented to them anonymously.

First place: Jason Frank of Springdale
Second place: Owen Strode of Harrison
Third place: Alexis Charbonnier of Bentonville

Works by these photographers were also selected to appear in the exhibit:

Brenda Kellam of Eureka Springs
Carol Grant of Everton
Charles Yeager of Jasper
Cheri Coley of Fayetteville
Edward Robinson of Eureka Springs
Eva Norris of Everton
Gary Ault of Fayetteville
Heather Bell of Harrison
Iris Sanders of Hindsville
Joleen Jewell of Bentonville
Kelly Syer of Fayetteville
Melissa Jones of Fayetteville
Patricia Wilson of Eureka Springs
Sally Bernard of Siloam Springs

👏 Congratulations to all! We look forward showcasing these fabulous scenes of the Ozarks. Stay posted for details!

#ArkansasPhotography #OzarkPhotography
🏆 After receiving nearly 100 submissions, we are excited to announce that our judges chose images by these 📷photographers to appear in the 🌄 Our Ozarks exhibit, which will take place this summer! Their work was judged by Shiloh Museum staff and a member on the museum’s Board of Trustees. All photos were presented to them anonymously. First place: Jason Frank of Springdale Second place: Owen Strode of Harrison Third place: Alexis Charbonnier of Bentonville Works by these photographers were also selected to appear in the exhibit: Brenda Kellam of Eureka Springs Carol Grant of Everton Charles Yeager of Jasper Cheri Coley of Fayetteville Edward Robinson of Eureka Springs Eva Norris of Everton Gary Ault of Fayetteville Heather Bell of Harrison Iris Sanders of Hindsville Joleen Jewell of Bentonville Kelly Syer of Fayetteville Melissa Jones of Fayetteville Patricia Wilson of Eureka Springs Sally Bernard of Siloam Springs 👏 Congratulations to all! We look forward showcasing these fabulous scenes of the Ozarks. Stay posted for details! #ArkansasPhotography #OzarkPhotography
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