Shreveport Railroad Museum — Attraction in Shreveport

Fairly small, one train car type room; but packed with tons of interesting historical artifacts, photos, facts and details posted and displayed. The room is welcoming/inviting. My 9 year old granddaughter enjoyed immensely. The best part was the giant display at the end. Children of all ages (myself included) enjoy pushing the button to bring the electric toy train alive and watch it race all around a beautiful, miniature city with mountains and bridges, and a scenic background. We went to the Waterworks Museum next door first, and found both museums interesting and enjoyable. Admission is free to both, with optional donation boxes...

It was cool, good people , real history, southern hospitality. Even tho museum interest is definitely not on the top of the 20 and under crowds list of fun things to do, it was a good time for a couple old farts lol. Can't say enough how cool the tour guides were at this place and the water pumphouse museum next door. Great tours both places I definitely recommend checking it out if you in the area and haven't visited before..... Been a long time since I took a museum tour that was educational and entertaining , and both guides were...

This was a super spontaneous decision but I'm so glad that we visited! So much interesting info! Loved seeing how the old pumps worked in the water works museum. We enjoyed admiring all the old engineering and trying to figure it out without reading and asking questions 😊 but anytime we had a question the lady was right there and was full of useful info. I appreciate the volunteers and people who donate that keep this...