Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional museum in Springdale with exhibits, artifacts, and six historic buildings on its grounds in downtown. The collection focuses on the history and culture of the Ozark region from Native Americans through modern times.

The museum takes its name from the original settlement of Shiloh, which was founded in the 1840s before the area became Springdale in 1872. This transformation shows how the region grew from a small community into an expanding town.

The museum shows how people in the Ozark region lived, focusing on the daily habits of Native Americans and early settlers. The collection documents their crafts, food, and family structures through photographs and objects from several centuries.

The museum is located on Johnson Avenue in the downtown area and is open to visitors Monday through Saturday with free admission for all. The historic buildings on the grounds are easy to explore and offer an overview of several periods of local history.

The grounds preserve the Ritter-McDonald Log Cabin from the 1850s and a preserved outhouse from the 1930s, which are rare examples of everyday architecture from different eras. These modest structures show how pioneers and their descendants lived and handled daily functions.

Location: Arkansas

Location: Springdale

Inception: 1968

Official opening: September 7, 1968

Address: 118 W Johnson Ave

Phone: +14797508165

Website: http://shilohmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 36.18670,-94.13190

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21