Don't expect much in the way of contemporary interpretation or interactive exhibits – this downtown museum is basically a collection of stuff with placards. That said, you won't find a more exhaustive collection of central Louisiana stuff anywhere else – if this region interests you, you'll find a ton of artifacts culled from local attics and archaeology sites.
Louisiana History Museum
Alexandria
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
1.64 MILES
This 33-acre zoo is surprisingly comprehensive and multilayered (a little like Alexandria itself). There are Asian, African and Australian continental…
0.22 MILES
This wonderful little museum boasts a deep collection of art and also serves as a lynchpin of the Alexandria cultural scene. Rotating exhibitions may…
Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
1.08 MILES
These two defensive redoubts were built by the Confederacy in the last year of the Civil War, only for the war to wrap up in the Union's favor a few…
Alexandria Riverfront Amphitheater
0.22 MILES
Concerts and community events often kick off at this outdoor stage, especially during spring. Even if no shows are going on, this is a nice jumping off…
Nearby Alexandria attractions
0.22 MILES
This wonderful little museum boasts a deep collection of art and also serves as a lynchpin of the Alexandria cultural scene. Rotating exhibitions may…
2. Alexandria Riverfront Amphitheater
0.22 MILES
Concerts and community events often kick off at this outdoor stage, especially during spring. Even if no shows are going on, this is a nice jumping off…
3. Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
1.08 MILES
These two defensive redoubts were built by the Confederacy in the last year of the Civil War, only for the war to wrap up in the Union's favor a few…
1.64 MILES
This 33-acre zoo is surprisingly comprehensive and multilayered (a little like Alexandria itself). There are Asian, African and Australian continental…