Last updated: 2025-04-22
When Louisiana’s northwest corner gets rainy or chilly, Shreveport offers a treasure trove of engaging indoor attractions. From interactive science exhibits to stunning art galleries, the city provides plenty of engaging activities that capture the region’s rich cultural landscape.
Local museums and entertainment venues showcase the city’s diverse heritage, offering everything from historical displays to creative spaces where visitors can explore, learn, and enjoy unique indoor experiences unique to the Red River region.
Discover Shreveport’s awesome indoor adventures now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Shreveport
- Splash Kingdom Waterpark (Indoor Section)
- Robinson Film Center
- Sci-Port Discovery Center
- R.W. Norton Art Gallery
- Artspace
- Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
- Shreveport Water Works Museum
- Shreveport Little Theatre
- Line Avenue Pottery
Artspace
What to Expect
Multidisciplinary arts center with comprehensive creative programming
Description
Artspace is Shreveport's innovative arts center dedicated to multi-generational creative experiences. This dynamic venue showcases diverse art exhibitions, hosts poetry readings, music concerts, and provides interactive platforms for artistic exploration across multiple disciplines.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Artspace
Line Avenue Pottery
What to Expect
Two-location pottery studio with walk-in painting and instructional wheel throwing
Description
The ClayGround offers immersive pottery experiences in Shreveport, featuring pottery painting and wheel throwing classes. Visitors can create personalized ceramic pieces with professional guidance, choosing from a wide selection of pottery items and using studio supplies for a hands-on creative session.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Line Avenue Pottery
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
What to Expect
Circular New Deal-era building with detailed historical dioramas
Description
A remarkable museum housed in a circular 1939 architectural landmark, showcasing 23 meticulously crafted dioramas depicting Louisiana life in the 1940s. The museum features comprehensive exhibits including Native American artifacts, historical collections, local artist works, and natural history displays.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
Robinson Film Center
What to Expect
Independent film center with diverse community programming
Description
An independent nonprofit cinema showcasing independent, documentary, and art films in Shreveport. Offers curated film screenings, special events like film camps, poetry performances, and community-driven cinematic experiences. Provides unique programming beyond mainstream movie offerings with a focus on diverse storytelling and cultural engagement.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Robinson Film Center
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
What to Expect
Comprehensive art collection representing multiple artistic movements
Description
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery houses an extensive permanent collection featuring over 400 paintings and sculptures from more than 100 artists. Visitors can explore diverse artistic styles spanning multiple periods, including works by notable artists like Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, and Jacob Lawrence.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Sci-Port Discovery Center
What to Expect
Multi-sensory STEM learning center with immersive planetarium experiences
Description
Interactive science center featuring hands-on exhibits, an IMAX theater, and the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium. Offers engaging STEM-focused experiences for children and adults through immersive displays, educational workshops, and innovative learning environments.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Sci-Port Discovery Center
Shreveport Little Theatre
What to Expect
Community-driven theatrical performances with multiple annual production series
Description
Shreveport Little Theatre delivers professional-quality live theatrical performances featuring MainStage productions and Academy shows. Local actors present diverse dramatic and comedic performances in an intimate community theater setting, offering engaging storytelling and performing arts experiences for audiences of all ages.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Shreveport Little Theatre
Shreveport Water Works Museum
What to Expect
Last operational steam-powered municipal water treatment plant in the United States
Description
A National Historic Landmark showcasing a turn-of-the-century municipal water treatment plant with preserved original steam-powered equipment. Visitors explore industrial engineering history through intact machinery from the late 1800s, featuring the last known steam-powered municipal water system in the United States.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Shreveport Water Works Museum
Splash Kingdom Waterpark (Indoor Section)
What to Expect
Climate-controlled indoor water attractions with diverse slide experiences
Description
Indoor waterpark offering climate-controlled aquatic adventures with multiple water slides, splash zones, and interactive play structures. Features a variety of water attractions suitable for different age groups, including family-friendly areas and more thrilling slides for adventure seekers.
Where: Shreveport | More Info: Splash Kingdom Waterpark (Indoor Section)
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