Location: Shreveport
Top Things to do in Shreveport
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Things to do in Shreveport, Louisiana (LA): The Best Museums
The Red River is the heart and soul of Shreveport, a cultural and gaming center on the Louisiana/Texas border. Riverboat casinos evoke the glamour and mystery of the past while providing modern travelers with thrills and excitement. If the tables aren't your style, take a trip over the neon-lit Texas Street Bridge to the horse-racing at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Shreveport's thriving sister city. Visitors can unwind in one of Shreveport's botanical oases and enjoy the area's fine waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment. Shreveport sizzles in the summertime but has a temperate climate for the rest of the year.
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1. R. W. Norton Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 366 reviews
Museum chronicles more than four centuries of American and European art featuring the works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The springtime sees more than 10,000 azaleas bloom in the museum's garden.
Reviewed By jkj01
So glad we sought this museum out and visited! Beautiful art. My husband appreciated the gun collection. A special section of art for children. The setting is another destination not to be missed. Grounds are immaculately manicured with a walking trail to enjoy. We cannot wait to return to see hundreds of azaleas in full bloom!
2. Marlene Yu Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Established in 2001. The mission of RAF is to increase appreciation of nature through art. Started in New York City in 2001 by artist, Marlene Tseng Yu, RAF has recently expanded to Zurich and will soon open in Frankfurt, striving to bring together nature-inspired artists from all over the world. RAF's headquarters are located in Shreveport, Louisiana. For more information, please visit our website.
3. Meadows Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Located on the beautiful campus of Centenary College of Louisiana, the Meadows Museum displays unique, changing exhibitions to showcase human creativity and diversity, while teaching Centenary students the fine art of museum management. The Meadows preserves a collection of 1600 art works, including the Indochina Collection by French artist Jean Despujols. Free and open to the public, the Meadows is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the only nationally accredited museum in north Louisiana. Ample parking is available across the street.
4. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum opened in 1939 as part of the Public Works Administration. It is a Louisiana agriculture, industry, art, and history museum. Admission is free and open to the public and the museum is handicap accessible.
Reviewed By Sussan-108 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
During our recent visit from England, UK to New Orleans, we visited Louisiana State Museum where the ground floor exhibitions, pictures and videos was all about the devastation, floods and aftermath from Hurricane Karina which hit New Orleans in 2005. The upper floor of the museum is a fabulous focus in the famous New Orleans Mardi Gras... with lots of the beautiful costumes worn over the years and an insight into the many Krews and Queens eyc who have ever participated in this annual event. The next Mardi Gras will be in Spring 2020. There is an admission fee to this museum but if you are on one of the Gray Line Walking Tours then admission is included in the tour price
5. Sci-Port Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Sci-Port Discover Center is a 92,000 square-foot science and entertainment center made up of Louisiana’s Space and Science Center, Power of Play Children’s Museum (POP) and Louisiana’s only IMAX® Dome Theater. Louisiana’s Space and Science Center includes over 200 hands-on exhibits, interactive programs and demonstrations and the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium. POP is a kid-sized Shreveport-Bossier where kids ages 8 and under can learn through the power of play. The IMAX® Dome Theater immerses guests in award-winning films through state-of-the-art technology. Center accolades include Best Science Attraction for Kids in Louisiana, Attraction of the Year in Louisiana, and one of Parents magazine top ten science centers in the nation. Sci-Port is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, the Association of Children’s Museums and the LA Space Consortium. The Center is located at 820 Clyde Fant Parkway on the downtown Shreveport Riverfront.
Reviewed By athlus - La Paz, Bolivia
I really loved this place since we have two little infants and they had a lot of fun there, with fun activities for different ages. It has a Lego place, miniature trains, an iMax movie theater, interactive science explanations a planetarium, and the last floor there is for little kids where they can play, it is really a good place.
6. Shreveport Water Works Museum
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Shreveport's first water works was built in 1887. A National Historic Landmark. Free admission.
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, United States
Kevin guided us through this very interesting historical treasure--now a museum of the McNeill Street Pumping Station that was operational from 1887-1980. He provided history and explanations of the original equipment, instrumentation, and tools. This free museum also offers an excellent brochure if you want to do a self-guiding tour. Very worthwhile preservation of the water works. Something for everyone.
7. Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
A nature park featuring over 5 miles of forested hiking trails. A visitor center with exhibits and live animals and an outdoor aviary featuring live birds of prey, including a bald eagle and several species of owls. Public programs, events, and festivals are held regularly and are always free of charge. Tours and classes are offered for groups by reservation.
Reviewed By O609LDscotts
Nice trails with many forks and options to go any distance you want. As a bonus they have rescued birds of pray that you can see up close in outdoor enclosures...I have never been that close to owls or a bald eagle
8. Spring Street Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
The Spring Street Museum is located in the heart of Shreveport's Historic District
9. Barksdale Global Power Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 179 reviews
Military museum features authentic uniforms, battle exhibits and aircraft dating back to World War I.
Reviewed By TheGatesClan - Rancho Santa Margarita, United States
You rarely see bombers at air museums so this area of Barksdale AFB, with a nice collection of bombers, made for a great visit. From B-17 through B-52s including my favorite, the F-111. Now the WARNING. As others have mentioned, entry onto the base was problematic. But not just for foreigners. Followed the directions on the website and attempted many calls to the museum with no answer. It was only through the help of an amazing person in Security (not related to the museum process) that we were able to enter to see the impressive aircraft up close and the museum. I completely understand the need for security as I’m in the aviation industry, but there should be better communication and support for the entry permits. All I can suggest is email and call as much as it takes to confirm approval before arriving. And if you have trouble like we did, don’t take it out on the guards. They have a job to do to maintain security for the base’s safety and should be applauded for there service. I read some terrible reviews where it seemed people became verbally aggressive with the guards. Don’t be “that guy”. I would just hope they improve their approval communication if this museum remains.
10. Pioneer Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Museum chronicles the period of settlement and early development of northwest Louisiana during the 19th century.
