Louisiana History Museum

A downtown Alexandria museum focused on the history of Central Louisiana, Rapides Parish, and the state as a whole.

503 Washington Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 · Alexandria, LA

About Louisiana History Museum

Located in downtown Alexandria near the Red River, this museum collects, presents, and interprets the history of Alexandria and Louisiana. Its displays cover Native American history, state geography, politics, health care, farming, and the effects of war. The collection has grown from a few display cases into more than 50 displays and exhibits, and it also holds thousands of historic photographs and the Newcomb Collection. Visitors can see rotating special exhibits, and personal or group tours are available by appointment.

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#museum
#Alexandria
#Central Louisiana
#free admission

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