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R. W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA
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R. W. Norton Art Gallery

Art museum in Shreveport with a broad permanent collection and surrounding botanical gardens.

4747 Creswell Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106 · Shreveport, LA

About R. W. Norton Art Gallery

The R. W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport holds a large permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, drawn from many artists and periods. Visitors can see Renaissance Old Masters, modernist works, and contemporary pieces, along with ancient objects from Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Persia. The grounds include about 40 acres of landscaped gardens with thousands of azaleas that bloom in spring, shaded paths, a pond with an arched bridge, and outdoor wildlife sculptures. Group tours are offered on set weekdays, and photography inside and on the grounds is restricted.

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