Wheelchair accessible via the side door and interior elevator to get to the 2nd Floor. Covid procedures are in place. The route through the museum is clearly marked for 1way traffic. Face masks required and hand sanitizer available. The Gift shop has museum souvenirs as well as historical books, postcards, etc.

Great place to learn about local and U.S. History. Beautiful landscape as well and very nice walking trail. Kids enjoyed as well.

A very well done local history museum, educational and fun. Great exhibits and artifacts. Well worth the time to visit.

Couldnt go through the buildings but the grounds were very nice. Especially the areas above and beside the river. The squirrels were getting ready for winter gathering acorns and burying them.

This was great fun for my grandson and myself. Lots of wonderful stuff. The telephone section was awesome. The old fashioned soda fountain has some yummy treats. Great for a few hours of history and fun.

Self guided walk was very interesting if you like history stuff. A real part of western US history.

I wanna personaly call out the older gentleman who operates the trolly car. He is just the sweetest guy and i hope someone gives him a hug. If by any chance he reads this i hope we get to see you again next year

So much history! I was particularly interested in Hanging Judge Parker, and never knew about General Darby and the significance he had to our military. A true American Hero. The staff is friendly, and the pieces are well preserved and taken care of.The government lockdown doesnt effect the museum, as it is privately owned. The actual Fort is closed because of the government, but you can still walk the grounds.

Decent little history museum for Ft. Smith. Honestly, I would not have paid full price to get in, luckily my husband and I are Veterans. There was good items but not a lot. There was no one in the soda shop and the fountain was off. Also disappointed that there are 3 different museums that you have to individually pay for right next to each other.

Very interesting history of the area and good museum experience.

The entrance fee is $7. Parking is free behind the building. The museum have two floor. I spend 1.5 hrs inside. Its a decent museum. They move the original court to this museum. Thats why a went here. There is a small gift shop indise the museum. Not a crowded museum.

Its like I said, its okay . They are just moving very slowly putting up everything for the museum . If I wanted to I would give it a one star all because I never had the ice cream .

This is a one-of-a-kind place. The amount of vintage items, vehicles, and reference they have from old Fort Smith and the condition they are in is extraordinary. The stories attached to each thing are very memorable and important to remember. The second story is like a walk back in time, with lots of memories that parents or grandparents may recover. With chairs from the old optometrist office, to a late 20th century television and radio station set, it almost feels like you were there in that time. The blacklight exhibit was fascinating and so was the Drug Store section of the museum. Old catalogs, telephones, and medication were there from the early-mid 20th century, and they even had a soda fountain! I had my first-ever legitimate ice cream chocolate soda, and that made my day. Trolley rides were also available to go through the old city. If you are a traveler, or even a resident of eastern Arkansas, this is a place you need to go. Get your family, head to Fort Smith, find this museum, and have an experience youll never forget.

Many interesting artifacts. Some need to be labeled. Staff are too few for the size of the museum, but are friendly and helpful. I will visit again.

I always love going here on the better places in Fort Smith

Was a nice museum but it wouldve been nicer if the soda shoppe wouldve been open . The museum was overpriced but it still had neat things to see the price needs to come down a bit overall a neat historical stop

Thus is a great place to learn about local history. Oh and take a trolly ride.

It had been several years since I had visited the museum. It is a great place to visit again. Lots of new things there. Be sure an visit the old time soda shop.

1925 Ford, 1908 Buick, fire department water pumper were my husbands favorites. I enjoy the Hanging Judge Parker courtroom on second floor. The old soda fountain and electric trolley are nostalgic.

Very interesting. The employs are very nice people.

Enjoyed listening to Judge Parker and his wife talking about their life.

Interesting. Lots of history in this area. Saw some really great exhibits.

Great place, lots of history for all eras. You need at least a day to go through it!

It was great to see the best part is the trolley outside (open Monday Wednesday and Friday)

Very cool place to learn history about our city

They are adding more exhibits, but all are very meticulous.

Antique cars, radio control board and many pictures of the history.

I enjoyed the tour, it was informative and interesting.

Nice experience and friendly. Self guided tours at your own pace.

Great history pieces and friendly faces

Not worth the admission. Very disappointed.

Ice Cream, Adventures, and Knowledge. These are a few of my favorite things!

A nice little museum! You can find all the history on FS and a little more there...

We had our 57th class reunion here. Great venue. Great exhibits and staff is awesome.

I learned a lot on my visit. Im definitely coming back!

Has Judge Parker’s courtroom and a old soda fountain

Very nice, enjoyed it.

I enjoyed my time here at the museum. I started in the recreation of an old time pharmacy, and moved over to the gift shop where they have a huge selection of historical books. I then stopped at the front desk, be sure to retrieve the phone number on the front of the desk, once you call the number you can enter the numbers placed near the exhibits for a detailed history of each exhibit. This trip they had exhibits on the history of the fort itself, the history of the city, the history of the court and judge Isacc Parker. There were also exhibits related to southwestern bell, the cities radio stations, television stations, primitive wood working tools, a hotel (I forgot the name) and an exhibit from the wood musuem. I met two wonderful curators who spent 45 minutes talking to me individually about local history. Its $7 for adults and I would highly recommend a visit.

Ima history nerd at heart so I love museums and all things historically significant! Im fortunate enough that my sister worked there for a short while and I got the entire private tour! It was literally one of my favorite moments, ever. Theyve recently been remodeling and rearranging their displays for the public and if you havent been down town in awhile or just want a fun family outing; go downtown historic fort Smith and walk around the same grounds as Ol Judge Parker himself used to roam. Theres so much to do youll need more than just one day! Guarantee, You wont be disappointed!

One of my favorite places in the US!

Love learning about local history.

The soda shop is a neat little addition. Theres a lot of great old hand tools located on the top floor as well as some old motorcycles. Worth a visit.

Friendly staff. Clean, lots of neat stuff. Had wedding reception there. Everyone loved the location.

Loved the visit. Everyone so nice and informative! Great history and then some

Great place to visit for history of Fort Smith also has a gift shop and a working soda fountain

Very informative about area....

Really neat place. The old fashioned soda bar was fantastic!

Great place to take your family

This place is super interesting and kinda of creepy, but in a good way. Will definitely go back.

Nicest people ever!

To expensive better labeling

Its a must see when you visit Fort Smith

An incredible step back in time. This museum is very well put together. Worth a visit!

Great place. They had a icecream social which added to the value. Best part was the old radio station.

Loved loved loved learning about the local history

We checked out the original soda fountain. What a cool little hidden treasure in Fort Smith.

Loved it! This is a hidden treasure in downtown Fort Smith, AR. Its within walking distance from Fort Smith National Park

I liked the phone tour, but they were redoing a number of the exhibits, so the first half of the tour was not set up.

Only been in the front part it was pretty cool was going to go to the back part which is the main part of the museum but it was ridiculously high in price especially if you havent made previously plans to go in there.

I went to visit about donating a some items I picked up at an auction this spring. Caroline was very helpful with getting the form filled and had plenty of information.

Wonderful museum! I visit every chance I get.

Good place staff friendly good location good prices

Great museum for people interested in history and looking for an engaging place to see it.

Its ok .. had to give a 5 star home town lol

Good museum lots of history and information we loved it

Fun place to take family

Great place to learn more about Ft. Smith and the best place to see an old soda fountain and get a great Root beer float and ice cream.

Neat place to visit

Very interesting. My boyfriend and i had a blast looking around and learning

The best place to visit if youre interested in the history of that town.

The most wonderfull Museum to visit AND spend hours seeing their great exhibits. Learned the in-depth history from the beginning of Fort Smith Arkansas. As a genealogist and historian, the Museum SO made me wish I could go back in time to Fort Smith and be a fly on the wall. Looking at the exhibits AND learning more of the HISTORY I realized how much it played a part who I am via MY Immigrant Ancestors.I admire and appreciate and thank those who participated in putting the Museum together. When talking with Chuck AND Leisa Gramlich AND the staff it is obvious they are knowledgeable and SO enjoy what they do.Recently I have spent time assisting a friend Joyce Faulkner AND husband researching for her book about the HISTORY of Garrison Avenue at the turn of the century for her book of historical fiction. Everyone was SO gracious helping us.THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

They have a good amount of exhibits and voice guided tour. I wish they had actual guides.

Very nice

Very informative and entertaining!! A must-see for everyone, not just visitors!!

Very interesting if you like history.

Very interesting museum!

Nice, clean museum full of local history.

So interesting! Loved our visit!

I love a story

Fun to visit.

A must see very informative

Its a good learning experience

Very Interesting and Educational...

Cool place

Nice local museum.

Great

Great little stop

The Rope Made My Neck Have Phantom Pains

Awesome

Love history !!!

Very nice and informative

Neat place!

Beautiful

Nice little exhibit of artifacts

Great experience

Love this place.

Wide range of things to look at from old cars to phones.

Three stories of everything you can imagine to do with Fort Smith

Lots of great history.

Would love to work here