Shreveport Water Works Museum — Attraction in Shreveport

While not longer an operating water works facility, the City of Shreveport has done a fabulous job of preserving their historic plant with much of the original equipment remaining in place. You're bound to be the only visitor if you drop by and you can count on the outgoing and most knowledge volunteer, Kevin, to lead you around and provide a comprehensive history of the facility. You'll get to see the original boilers, the pumps that fed the water into the downtown neighborhood, the filtration tanks and outdoor holding tanks. This doesn't require a lot of time to visit (45 minutes is enough) and it's located relatively close to...

Ok so I tried to post this earlier and my phone fritzed on me. This was the last place my wife and I went on our anniversary and it was very unique and very pleasant. If you have time in Shreveport take the time to come out to this free museum. This is a great place to learn and discover about our past as a country. What did those before us do? What did they build? Although this is just for this region you can see what one would have to do survive and care for what was around them. It is near the current water works and it just shows part of a by gone era that we still need to learn from. The staff was great and I look forward to...

Wow, what a hidden gem! The Waterworks Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a must-visit for anyone curious about industrial history and machinery. This former water treatment plant has been transformed into an engaging museum where you can explore the massive equipment and learn about its past operations. The self-guided tour allows you to take your time and absorb the details, or you can opt for a guided tour for even more insights. At the end of the tour, you even get to blow the steam whistle alarm - what a thrill! The Shreveport Water Works Museum is a surprising treasure that will captivate visitors of all ages....