Shreveport Water Works Museum

Shreveport Water Works Museum Shreveport Water Works Museum (at the McNeill Street Pumping Station) The facility is available for events on a rental basis, regular daily admission is free.

The Shreveport Water Works Museum tells the story of Shreveport's early efforts to create a source of clean water for the city. It houses what is believed to be the oldest intact collection of Victorian era waterworks equipment, offering a fascinating look into the past, into industrial equipment and engineering and the importance of clean water. Originally called the McNeill Street Pumping Statio

n (because it was formerly accessed via McNeill Street) , it is designated a "National Historic Landmark." The McNeill Street Pumping Station Preservation Society (MSPSPS), established in 1999, serves as the "friends" organization for the museum and is currently funding, managing and running the facility.

It’s a great day for Train Day at the Shreveport Railroad Museum. We’re here with tours, talks, and history until 4 o’cl...
10/11/2025

It’s a great day for Train Day at the Shreveport Railroad Museum. We’re here with tours, talks, and history until 4 o’clock today.
Come to 142 N. common, park across the street along the service road and our Sportran trolley will pick you up and bring you over!

03/06/2025

The phones are not working at the museum but we are open regular hours. Tuesday - Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4

05/07/2024

It’s GIVE FOR GOOD day! All money we receive goes directly into the care of the museum.

01/17/2024

We will be closed Wednesday. Please be safe on the roads.

Remember that the SWWM is closed today (Monday is our regular day off) but we should be back on Tuesday. Here's wishing ...
01/15/2024

Remember that the SWWM is closed today (Monday is our regular day off) but we should be back on Tuesday. Here's wishing you warm toes by the fire and a steaming mug of hot chocolate today! UPDATE- WE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY

Our museum has been noted in Atlas Obscura as one of the largest collections of intact Victorian-era waterworks equipmen...
09/10/2023

Our museum has been noted in Atlas Obscura as one of the largest collections of intact Victorian-era waterworks equipment in the world!

One of the largest collections of intact Victorian-era waterworks equipment in the world.

05/29/2023

Address

142 N Common Street
Shreveport, LA
71101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13182213388

Website

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