The best arts & culture spots in Monroe

“Masur Museum of Art is wrapping up Trismegistus: In the Garden on August 8, so catch it while you can. Also on the radar this week, The Crawl hits August 6, and their Summer Membership Drive rolls through August 31 for anyone ready to make it official.”

From the Monroe newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Whether you’re craving something more thoughtful than scrolling, the African American Museum dives into the Delta’s Black history and art with exhibitions, essays, and community programs that connect past to right-now Monroe. Go for the stories, stay for the perspective that lingers longer than your coffee.”

From the Monroe newsletter, September 11, 2026

“At Northeast Louisiana Children's, kids can run the show in Kid's Cafe, play doctor in Discovery Hospital with a giant beating heart, and even sit at the Resolute Desk in The White House. Little ones get Baby Bayou, and October's Skeletons On Tower is worth watching for, too.”

From the Monroe newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Whether you grew up hearing duck calls across the Ouachita or just want a stroll through Monroe pop culture history, Duck Commander delivers with a laid-back museum nodding to the Robertson family of Duck Dynasty fame, plus a gift shop stocked with custom calls, bayou-born gear, Miss Kay's Biscuit Mix, and Phil…”

From the Monroe newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Need a low-key weekday pick-me-up? Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum mixes Monroe history with fizzy nostalgia, featuring a Coca-Cola bottle collection, peaceful gardens, and seasonal happenings like Scarecrows in the Garden and Garden Cinema. Perfect for a short, refreshing brain break that still counts as culture.”

From the Monroe newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Chennault Aviation & Military Museum packs Monroe’s past into one WWII-era Selman Field building, from General Claire Chennault and the Flying Tigers to the crop-dusting startup that grew into Delta Air Lines.”

From the Monroe newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Take a guided wander through a 1913 home loaded with antiques, stroll the English‑style gardens, then geek out over the Coca-Cola Bottle Collection at Biedenharn Museum & Garden. It’s the kind of low-key afternoon that resets your brain and makes Monroe feel extra charming.”

From the Monroe newsletter, September 21, 2026