The best arts & culture spots in CenLA

6 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Louisiana National Guard Museum

Arts & Culture

Step into a replica WWII barracks stuffed with Louisiana military history, from the famous Louisiana Maneuvers to artifacts reaching back…

623 G St (Pineville)

“Step into a replica WWII barracks stuffed with Louisiana military history, from the famous Louisiana Maneuvers to artifacts reaching back to Colonial days.”

From the CenLA newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum

Arts & Culture

From the WWII Louisiana Maneuvers that turned piney woods into battle classrooms to stories of Louisiana citizen-soldiers, Louisiana…

623 G St (Pineville)

“From the WWII Louisiana Maneuvers that turned piney woods into battle classrooms to stories of Louisiana citizen-soldiers, Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum lines up real artifacts and historic vehicles for an up-close look. This week, take a quick pride check and find a fresh excuse to nerd out.”

From the CenLA newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Kent Plantation House

Arts & Culture

French-colonial plantation house built in 1796, featuring guided tours & grounds with outbuildings.

3601 Bayou Rapides Rd (Alexandria)

“French-colonial plantation house built in 1796, featuring guided tours & grounds with outbuildings.”

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Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Plays, ballets and comedy shows at a clean venue with helpful staff.

1202 3rd St (Alexandria)

“Plays, ballets and comedy shows at a clean venue with helpful staff.”

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Alexandria Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

Modest museum with permanent & rotating exhibits & classes in a renovated historic bank building.

933 2nd St (Alexandria)

“Modest museum with permanent & rotating exhibits & classes in a renovated historic bank building.”

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Louisiana History Museum

Arts & Culture

Converted public library now housing a collection of artifacts from the early days of the state.

503 Washington St (Alexandria)

“Converted public library now housing a collection of artifacts from the early days of the state.”

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