Children's Museums

Shreveport Railroad Museum

Name: Shreveport Railroad Museum
Address: 142 N Common St, Shreveport, LA 71101, Shreveport, LA, US
Telephone: (318) 797-8008
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (89 reviews)

📍 142 N Common St, Shreveport, LA 71101

📞 (318) 797-8008

🌐 shreveportwaterworks.org/railroad-museum

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	12–4 PM

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About Shreveport Railroad Museum

Shreveport Railroad Museum is a children's museum in Shreveport, LA. Features a working HO-scale model railroad depicting downtown Shreveport in the 1960s, allowing visitors to experience the city's historical landscape in detailed miniature form. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Railroad Museum
Location: Shreveport Water Works Museum, 142 N. Common St, Shreveport, LA
Highlights: Working HO-scale model railroad of 1960s downtown Shreveport, historic steam and diesel locomotives
Best For: All ages, especially youngsters
Founded: Red River Valley Railroad Historical Society established 1981, museum building opened 2013

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a working HO-scale model railroad depicting downtown Shreveport in the 1960s, allowing visitors to experience the city's historical landscape in detailed miniature form
⭐Houses steam locomotive D&R No. 10, a former Panama Canal helper locomotive, making it a rare piece of railroad history with international significance
⭐Offers free admission to the museum, making it an accessible educational resource for families and train enthusiasts in the Shreveport area
🏛️Maintains an active community with monthly meetings held on the third Friday at 7 pm, indicating ongoing engagement with railroad history enthusiasts and preservation efforts

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a quick 10-15 minute visit through the museum, making it perfect for a brief stop during a larger Shreveport tour. The compact size means you can see all exhibits including the impressive HO-scale model railroad display without a major time commitment.
💬Admission is completely free, and the museum is located next to the Water Works Museum (also free). Visit both attractions back-to-back for a full morning of educational experiences at no cost.
💡Take guided tours when available—reviewers specifically praised the tour guide experience as interesting and informative. Call (318) 797-8008 ahead to arrange a tour that will enhance your understanding of the railroad artifacts and historical significance.
💡Bring a camera for excellent photo opportunities, especially of the detailed HO-scale model train layout depicting 1960s downtown Shreveport and the historic locomotives like steam locomotive 1140 and the Panama Canal helper engine D&R No. 10.
💡Families with children should prioritize seeing the interactive model train displays—both the HO-scale city layout and the wall-mounted train that circles the building's interior are specifically highlighted as engaging for kids.