Open Daily 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed Sun + Wed | $5 Museum Admission
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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."
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.
Upcoming Events
“The American Scene" by Louis Freund
To compliment the inaugural “Louis and Elsie Freund Day" celebration, the Eureka Springs Historical Museum is partnering with the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library to present “The American Scene", an original audio essay recorded by Louis Freund in January 1987 paired with historic Eureka Springs imagery. The presentation will take place in the public library “bookend" building. Admission is free and open to the public.
“Freundship" Opening Reception
Join us as we present “Freundship", a special museum exhibit honoring the legacy Eureka Springs artists Louis and Elsie Freund. The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will showcase original art and artifacts of the Freunds, starting with an opening reception on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5pm. Part of a month-long celebration planned by multiple organizations across the city of Eureka Springs in honor of Louis & Elsie Freund Day.
Crazy Canvas Quilt – Silent Auction
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, local artists were invited to create a 6×6 canvas artwork for display in a quilt-like grid. Artists were encouraged to draw, paint, sew, collage, texture, and embellish their canvas as a response to the theme “Eureka Springs – you fit here”. Each canvas will be auctioned individually as a fundraiser for the museum.
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.
With marketing support from the Eureka Springs CAPC
