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Spring Street Historical Museum
525 N Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101, United States
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Lo
Review №1

The Multicultural Center held its annual Christmas Around the World exhibit. The exhibition featured Christmas and different winter celebration from different parts of the world. Each cultures flag was represented. They also a small write up giving details of each celebration. My favorites were the: African and African-American exhibits, Greek, Native American, and the Asians. There was also a homage to Louisianas Cajun culture. I would like to see the exhibition next year.

So
Review №2

Highly suggest this museum if you are in the Shreveport area. They are very knowledgeable about the artifacts and history of the area. I enjoyed my time there so much I intend to go back before I leave town.

Ch
Review №3

Lovely historical museum! Learned so many interesting things about Shreveports history. Staff was super friendly and informative!

Or
Review №4

Curator knowledgeable about city of Shreveport and passionate about the building which housed the museum.

Ch
Review №5

This was a cool little stop. They have a small museum downstairs and a Victorian Room upstairs. Parking was our only expense. Nice stop with information about the early days of the city of Shreveport.

Pa
Review №6

This is a quaint little spot that is a must see if you come through Shreveport. It is completely free (donations accepted). The archaeologist who recovered many of the exhibits is on site to give detailed information and walk you through the museum. I had a great time here but it is small so do not plan to stay for more than an hour.

Sl
Review №7

Great attraction to visit with friends and family. Marty and Maria will give you a great experience. They will make you realize so many things you didn’t now about Shreveport. They love their job and it shows

An
Review №8

Fascinating history in Shreveport, the day before Halloween. Haunting Eve...

Sa
Review №9

A really cool and interesting place!

Mi
Review №10

A lot of historical info. Very worth the visit.

Bo
Review №11

Nice people and very informative.

Cl
Review №12

The first thing you notice about the Spring Street Historic Museum (SSHM) is the building; it is beautiful. One of the oldest buildings downtown, the former Tallys Bank was recently repainted and updated both inside and out. The building is small, but it packs in a tremendous amount of history from the founding of the area to the Yellow Fever epidemic that wiped out 25% of the population to the legal Red Light District (larger than New Orleans Storyville district) to the Civil War shipyards that produced submarines for the Confederate Army. Shreveport started as a rough and ready Texas trail town and along the way, grew wealthy with oil and gas discoveries. There are so many things to discover and the very knowledgeable museum director is always happy to share his stories and a few treasure-hunting tips, to boot.

Ra
Review №13

Such a cute museum! The staff are very very nice, and its a fascinating historical place.

Ri
Review №14

Small, but jammed packed with historical artifacts, photos, facts, and even an interactive, computer type game. Free admission, along with a super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff make a visit to this, the oldest building in Shreveport-Bossier, an absolute necessity. Perfect for a secondary trip like to the near by Aquarium, or before you hit up the Boardwalk. Multiple stories, old timey elevator lift available for handicapped. (But not sure entire museum could be accessed by wheelchair). My 9 year old granddaughter enjoyed this museum. Great place for a homeschooler field trip; fun, interesting, and worth while.

Tr
Review №15

Cold, nevertheless its worth 4.5 stars, the only thing holding it back is the temperature of the building.Itll be hot, then itll be cold, very suddenly

jo
Review №16

Storm knocked out power, and staff still gave us a tour.

Ja
Review №17

The staff couldnt have been more helpful. You could tell he loved his job and loved to share everything he new. I would recommend stopping by and seeing.

Sa
Review №18

The displays were interesting and the staff knew a ton. Ill definitely go back.

Sh
Review №19

Although this is a small museum, its packed with very interesting memorabilia & artifacts relative to Shreveports historical past.

Vi
Review №20

Go see history Gentleman is very nice has. Knowledge of Shreveport

Ni
Review №21

Very informative and welcoming people. The exhibits are awesome and its easily locateable

Tr
Review №22

What a great place to learn about the fun history of Shreveport and hear a ghost story or two!Call them for a group tour.

Am
Review №23

Small, quaint, but so much history to see. Great way to spend an hour!

De
Review №24

Great local museum. Tons of artifacts relating to the creation of Shreveport. Owners are amazing!

Je
Review №25

This little museum was well worth my time and it was free. The curator was truly passionate about the exhibits and local history.

Ry
Review №26

Awesome museum

IF
Review №27

Love the staff and the artifacts are cool too

Da
Review №28

Great, wonderful, helpful people! Thoroughly entertained and educated.

si
Review №29

They had old artifacts through out the building, very friendly and a good place to go look. Plus its free!

La
Review №30

Very interesting place.

Ja
Review №31

Great museum. Full of history and stories of Shreveport. Very helpful staff

Cl
Review №32

Called multiple times, no answer or returned call. Showed up Saturday during business hours and they were closed. Complete waste of time

Ma
Review №33

The staff was very helpful. I hope to return with more time to review the exhibits and the building.

An
Review №34

Great displays and friendly staff

Ja
Review №35

Great history lesson on local culture

Ge
Review №36

Really neat lil museum that you can spend 30 minutes or 3 hours and excellent helpful staff

Ch
Review №37

Great experience.

Je
Review №38

Top notch museum

Ph
Review №39

Absolutely amazing staff!

St
Review №40

Love learning the history of the area

Ka
Review №41

A not to be missed experience!!!

Dr
Review №42

Awesome!

Jo
Review №43

Good

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  • Address:525 N Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101, United States
  • Site:http://springstreetmuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 318-424-0964
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–3:30pm
  • Tuesday:10am–3:30pm
  • Wednesday:10am–3:30pm
  • Thursday:10am–3:30pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–3:30pm
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