Alexandria Attractions
Alexandria (pop. 50,000) is located on the south bank of the Red River at the geographical center of Louisiana. It is also the commercial, educational and military center.
Alexandria Museum of Art
The Alexandria Museum of Art occupies the historic Rapides Bank Building circa 1898. Seven exhibition spaces present collections from around the world. Fine art and Louisiana folk art and crafts are highlights.
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 Main Street
Box 1028
Alexandria, LA 71309-1028
United States
933 Main Street
Box 1028
Alexandria, LA 71309-1028
United States
Phone 1 (318) 443-3458
Fax 1 (318) 443-0545
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Alexandria Zoo
The Alexandria Zoo was founded in 1926. It is home to more than 500 animals on 33 acres of ground. Native Louisiana flora and fauna as well as habitats are featured.
All values are in United States Dollars
Alexandria Zoological Park
3016 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301-4240
United States
3016 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301-4240
United States
Phone 1 (318) 441-6810
Fax 1 (318) 473-1149
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 2.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Arna Bontemps African American Museum
The Arna Bontemps African American Museum in Alexandria is the restored childhood home of Arna Bontemps - poet, author, anthologist, and librarian. He was considered the leading authority of the Harlem Renaissance.
Arna Bontemps African-American Museum
1327 Third Street
Alexandria, LA 71301-8248
United States
1327 Third Street
Alexandria, LA 71301-8248
United States
Phone 1 (318) 473-4692
Fax 1 (318) 473-4675
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
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