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Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
📍 3015 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109🌐 www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/LouisianaStateExhibitMuseum/Pages/default.aspx
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
Art displays & Native American artifacts. Art deco museum with paintings, frescoes & dioramas, plus a gallery with Native American artifacts. Houses a 1,000-year-old Caddo culture log boat that is 30 feet in length, representing an exceptional artifact from pre-historic Louisiana Native American civilization. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 356 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Notable Feature
- 1,000-year-old Caddo log boat (30 feet long)
- Architecture
- 1939 New Deal building with marble, granite, and hand-cut limestone
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
💡 Did You Know?
- Houses a 1,000-year-old Caddo culture log boat that is 30 feet in length, representing an exceptional artifact from pre-historic Louisiana Native American civilization
- Features scale dioramas portraying Louisiana life in the 1930s, which visitors specifically praised as impressive art pieces and well-designed displays
- Art Deco museum architecture with murals depicting Louisiana landscapes and historical events, combining both aesthetic design and educational content
- Contains Louisiana Native American artifacts spanning from the pre-historic period to present day, providing comprehensive chronological coverage of regional indigenous history
💬 What Visitors Say
- Check the museum's hours carefully before planning your visit, as they are closed on many holidays and weekends. Verify operating times on the Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum website to avoid wasted trips.
- Plan to spend at least 2 hours to fully explore the museum's extensive Louisiana history collection spanning from prehistory to modern day. Even dedicated visitors report feeling like they skimmed over exhibits, so allow generous time.
- Don't miss the dioramas depicting Louisiana life in the 1930s and the 1,000-year-old Caddo culture log boat—reviewers specifically praised these as exceptional art pieces and well-designed displays that stand out.
- Read the informative plaques throughout the museum to enhance your learning experience. The detailed descriptions provide rich context, though the exhibits themselves are visually engaging even without reading them.
- This museum is ideal for families with children and Louisiana history enthusiasts. The diverse collection covering Native American artifacts, flora/fauna, farming, and local culture appeals to visitors of all ages and interests.
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