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Eureka Springs Historical Museum

{ celebrating 55 years }

Open Daily 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed Sun + Wed | $5 Museum Admission

Engineering Marvels

Our newest special exhibit is called Engineering Marvels, showcasing unique gadgets by local inventors, as well as the bridges, dams, tunnels, and other incredible historic structures designed to traverse, alter, and tame the Ozark wilderness in the name of progress.

Award Winning Museum!

The Eureka Springs Historical Museum was named 4th Best Small Town Museum in the country by USA Today! Visit us to find out why.

Visitor Center

Free information, maps, and brochures are available in our official Visitor Center! Let us help you plan your visit to our exciting city, ensuring you don't miss any of the amazing sights and experiences that Eureka Springs has to offer. These services made possible by the Eureka Springs CAPC.

Take the Tour

A self-guided tour through our museum illustrates the history of the healing springs and the founding of our city. Permanent and temporary exhibits depict the indigenous people who first discovered the springs, the hardships of pioneer life, the Victorian renaissance that transformed Eureka Springs into a world-renowned health resort, and the arts and counter-culture movement that shaped us into the “town where misfits fit."

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Artist of the Month

November 2023 – Artist of the Month

Judy Hudson

For November 2023, the museum will be showcasing the fantastically colorful works of Judy Hudson as our gift shop Artist of the Month! Judy works in several different mediums, and imbues her work with intense explosions of color and textures. She will be on site for a special artist meet and greet on the afternoon of Friday, November 10 from 2pm to 4pm, where guests can learn more about her inspirations and techniques.

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Upcoming Events

April 17, 2026 – 8pm to Midnight

Haunted by History…A Night at the Museum

You're invited to a new night experience showcasing the unique history of the 1889 Calif House and some of its many fascinating residents and visitors over the years. This will also be the first time that this historic limestone building on South Main Street will be open for paranormal investigation, and attendees are encouraged to bring their electronic capture and detection devices to document their experience. Space is very limited – get your tickets now!

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May 02, 2026 – 4pm

Crazy Canvas Quilt – Opening Reception

As a tribute to the historic “Crazy Quilt” tradition of the Ozarks, and a compliment to the colorful May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs, ESHM is seeking local artists to participate in a new community art project. Each invited artist will be given a 6 inch x 6 inch blank canvas for use in the project. Artists are encouraged to draw, paint, sew, collage, texture, and embellish their canvas as a response to the theme “Eureka Springs – you fit here”.

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June 06, 2026 – 5pm to 10pm

Decades of Dance – Marathon Fundraiser

This fun five-hour dancing marathon will take place in the “Gem" – which is the lower level of the Eureka Springs City Auditorium at 36 S. Main Street. We are excited to bring back some dancing traditions to this historic space where local sock hops and barefoot balls were once held! Guests can social dance to their favorite tunes or sign up to compete for the full five-hour stretch in the ultimate dance marathon. Tickets coming soon!

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October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 2026

Voices from Eureka's Silent City

Join us for this year's “Voices from Eureka's Silent City" lantern-guided cemetery tours in October! This popular annual museum fundraiser is a unique evening experience, where actors portray the colorful characters from our city's past while guiding you through the historic city cemetery and sharing the stories of their lives and times. The guided tours last about an hour and start at approximately every 20 minutes from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with a free trolley ride to the cemetery.

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ESHM is an independent non-profit organization (EIN: 71-0491031) relying on donations, memberships, admissions, and fundraisers to maintain our facilities and collections. We are also grateful to have received support from the following organizations:

With marketing support from the Eureka Springs CAPC

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