Children's Museums

Barksdale Global Power Museum

Name: Barksdale Global Power Museum
Address: 88 Shreveport Rd, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110, Barksdale AFB, LA, US
Telephone: (318) 456-2840
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (268 reviews)

📍 88 Shreveport Rd, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

📞 (318) 456-2840

🌐 www.barksdaleglobalpowermuseum.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–3 PM
Thursday	9 AM–3 PM
Friday	9 AM–3 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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About Barksdale Global Power Museum

Vintage military aircraft & exhibits. Home of the 2nd Bomb Wing & aviation museum housing vintage military aircraft & historical exhibits. Home to multiple B-52 Stratofortress bombers that visitors can walk under and touch, representing one of the most iconic strategic aircraft in military history. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 268 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Military Aviation Museum
Notable Aircraft: B-17, B-24, P-51 Mustang, SR-71 Blackbird, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (closed weekends)
Location: Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Required: Advance visitor request form (30+ days prior)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Home to multiple B-52 Stratofortress bombers that visitors can walk under and touch, representing one of the most iconic strategic aircraft in military history
⭐Houses an SR-71 Blackbird, one of the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft ever built, which is rarely displayed in museums
⭐Features a rare B-29 Superfortress on display, with reviewers noting it is only the second B-29 they have encountered in museum settings
⭐Displays a British Vulcan bomber, an unusual artifact for a U.S. Air Force base museum, indicating a significant Cold War-era international collection
⭐Requires a minimum 30-day advance visitor request with background screening forms specific to citizenship status, making it one of the most security-restricted museum visits in the U.S.

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan your visit at least 30 days in advance and complete the Visitor Request Form (US citizens) or Foreign Visitors Request Form (international visitors with passport copies). Call 318-456-2840 for assistance with forms, then confirm your approved date with Security Forces before arriving.
💬The aircraft exhibits are spread across a large outdoor area requiring significant walking. Wear comfortable shoes and check weather forecasts beforehand, as the outdoor displays are weather-dependent. The museum building itself is only open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, so plan accordingly.
🕐Visit on a weekday morning (Monday-Friday before noon) for the best experience. You may witness active B-52 takeoffs from the nearby airfield, and weekday mornings typically have fewer visitors exploring the outdoor static displays.
💡Don't miss the indoor exhibit galleries, particularly the 9/11 memorial room and Strategic Bombardment history exhibits. The museum features rare aircraft like the B-29 and British Vulcan bomber alongside iconic planes like the SR-71 Blackbird and multiple B-52s you can walk under and touch.
💬Arrive with a valid picture ID (required for all visitors 18+) and enter through the North Gate (Bossier Gate) at 449 Davis Ave W, Bossier City, LA. Bring family or friends to fully appreciate the extensive outdoor displays, as the spread-out layout rewards thorough exploration.