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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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 celebrating Museums Advocacy Day! Join museum supporters across the country in recognizing the powerful role museums play in education, preservation, and community connection, led by the American Alliance of Museums.

If you appreciate what the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and other institutions contribute to our communities, now is a great time to tell your elected officials your support matters. Together, we can help museums throughout the United States continue to thrive.

#MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
  • 🌟 Boone County, where are you? 📸 We’ve seen some great shots from the city, but we know the real heart of the Ozarks is in places like the Harrison Square, the Buffalo River bluffs at Pruitt, and the quiet backroads of Alpena.

We’re only 5 days away from the deadline for our "Our Ozarks" photo contest, and we want to make sure Boone County is fully represented in our July 2026 "America 250" exhibit!

Whether it’s a shot of the historic Lyric Theater, a foggy morning on Crooked Creek, or just a beautiful sunset over your own farm, we want to see it.

🌟Tag the best photographer you know in Boone County below! 🌟 Let’s make sure Harrison and the surrounding areas take one of the top spots. Details in first link of the comments section. 👇

#BooneCountyArkansas #HarrisonArkansas #AlpenaArkansas #OurOzarks
  • Have you ever wondered who lived in your house or ran their business in your shop 100 years ago? 🏠📜

Join the Shiloh staff on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM for a virtual "Not Strictly History" workshop. We’re pulling back the curtain on land records, old deeds, and historic maps to show you exactly how to research the secrets of your own property.

This is a virtual event, so registration is required. Link is in the first comment below. 

#PropertyResearch #HomeHistoryResearch #HistoricalHomes
  • Today is Museums Advocacy Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the heart of the Ozarks. 🏛️❤️

Museums are more than just buildings; they are classrooms for our kids, keepers of our family stories, and the "living rooms" of our community.

Whether it’s a school field trip or a quiet afternoon exploring One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, museums like Shiloh provide the connection we need to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Our elected officials need to hear that these spaces matter to you. Support from the American Alliance of Museums helps keep these doors open, but your voice is what makes the difference.

We want to hear from you: What is one thing you or your family have learned or discovered at a museum that you'll never forget? Share your "museum moment" in the comments! The more stories we share, the stronger our case for support becomes. 👇

#MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
🎉 We’re celebrating Museums Advocacy Day! Join museum supporters across the country in recognizing the powerful role museums play in education, preservation, and community connection, led by the American Alliance of Museums.

If you appreciate what the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and other institutions contribute to our communities, now is a great time to tell your elected officials your support matters. Together, we can help museums throughout the United States continue to thrive.

#MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
🎉 We’re celebrating Museums Advocacy Day! Join museum supporters across the country in recognizing the powerful role museums play in education, preservation, and community connection, led by the American Alliance of Museums. If you appreciate what the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and other institutions contribute to our communities, now is a great time to tell your elected officials your support matters. Together, we can help museums throughout the United States continue to thrive. #MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
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🌟 Boone County, where are you? 📸 We’ve seen some great shots from the city, but we know the real heart of the Ozarks is in places like the Harrison Square, the Buffalo River bluffs at Pruitt, and the quiet backroads of Alpena.

We’re only 5 days away from the deadline for our "Our Ozarks" photo contest, and we want to make sure Boone County is fully represented in our July 2026 "America 250" exhibit!

Whether it’s a shot of the historic Lyric Theater, a foggy morning on Crooked Creek, or just a beautiful sunset over your own farm, we want to see it.

🌟Tag the best photographer you know in Boone County below! 🌟 Let’s make sure Harrison and the surrounding areas take one of the top spots. Details in first link of the comments section. 👇

#BooneCountyArkansas #HarrisonArkansas #AlpenaArkansas #OurOzarks
🌟 Boone County, where are you? 📸 We’ve seen some great shots from the city, but we know the real heart of the Ozarks is in places like the Harrison Square, the Buffalo River bluffs at Pruitt, and the quiet backroads of Alpena. We’re only 5 days away from the deadline for our "Our Ozarks" photo contest, and we want to make sure Boone County is fully represented in our July 2026 "America 250" exhibit! Whether it’s a shot of the historic Lyric Theater, a foggy morning on Crooked Creek, or just a beautiful sunset over your own farm, we want to see it. 🌟Tag the best photographer you know in Boone County below! 🌟 Let’s make sure Harrison and the surrounding areas take one of the top spots. Details in first link of the comments section. 👇 #BooneCountyArkansas #HarrisonArkansas #AlpenaArkansas #OurOzarks
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Have you ever wondered who lived in your house or ran their business in your shop 100 years ago? 🏠📜

Join the Shiloh staff on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM for a virtual "Not Strictly History" workshop. We’re pulling back the curtain on land records, old deeds, and historic maps to show you exactly how to research the secrets of your own property.

This is a virtual event, so registration is required. Link is in the first comment below. 

#PropertyResearch #HomeHistoryResearch #HistoricalHomes
Have you ever wondered who lived in your house or ran their business in your shop 100 years ago? 🏠📜 Join the Shiloh staff on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM for a virtual "Not Strictly History" workshop. We’re pulling back the curtain on land records, old deeds, and historic maps to show you exactly how to research the secrets of your own property. This is a virtual event, so registration is required. Link is in the first comment below. #PropertyResearch #HomeHistoryResearch #HistoricalHomes
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Today is Museums Advocacy Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the heart of the Ozarks. 🏛️❤️

Museums are more than just buildings; they are classrooms for our kids, keepers of our family stories, and the "living rooms" of our community.

Whether it’s a school field trip or a quiet afternoon exploring One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, museums like Shiloh provide the connection we need to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Our elected officials need to hear that these spaces matter to you. Support from the American Alliance of Museums helps keep these doors open, but your voice is what makes the difference.

We want to hear from you: What is one thing you or your family have learned or discovered at a museum that you'll never forget? Share your "museum moment" in the comments! The more stories we share, the stronger our case for support becomes. 👇

#MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
Today is Museums Advocacy Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the heart of the Ozarks. 🏛️❤️ Museums are more than just buildings; they are classrooms for our kids, keepers of our family stories, and the "living rooms" of our community. Whether it’s a school field trip or a quiet afternoon exploring One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family, museums like Shiloh provide the connection we need to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Our elected officials need to hear that these spaces matter to you. Support from the American Alliance of Museums helps keep these doors open, but your voice is what makes the difference. We want to hear from you: What is one thing you or your family have learned or discovered at a museum that you'll never forget? Share your "museum moment" in the comments! The more stories we share, the stronger our case for support becomes. 👇 #MuseumsAdvocacyDay #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
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