All ancient art museums to visit in Louisiana

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 4 ancient art museums in Louisiana. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Louisiana:

  1. R.W. Norton Art Gallery1

    R.W. Norton Art Gallery

     Shreveport, LA
    The R.W. Norton Art Gallery houses an exceptional collection of art spanning more than four millennia. Since its opening in 1966, the museum has become particularly well-known around the country for its impressive collections of works by those titans of western art, Frederic Remington and Charles
  2. Masur Museum of Art2

    Masur Museum of Art

     Monroe, LA
    The Masur Museum of Art, situated in Monroe, Louisiana, holds the distinction of being the largest visual arts museum in the northeast region of the state. This museum is a significant cultural landmark in the area, offering a wide range of visual arts exhibits for visitors to explore.
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    Hilliard Art Museum

     Lafayette, LA
    The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum is situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It serves as the art museum for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The museum was named after Paul and Lulu Hilliard, who generously donated $5 million for the construction of the building.
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    Meadows Museum of Art

     Shreveport, LA
    The initial collection of the Meadows Museum of Art was the Indochina Collection, which consists of paintings and drawings by French Academic artist Jean Despujols. These works document his time working in Indochina for the French government between 1936 and 1938. This collection provides a unique insight into the region during this period.