Two teachers, one big purple box of fun, and a downtown building. Twenty-eight years of field trips, birthday parties, and kids who are now bringing their own kids.
Where this is going
Swipe. Three stops, twenty-nine years.
No name matches that. Try fewer letters — or call the museum at (318) 361-9611 and we'll fix it.
Ground broken August 27 at Forsythe & Broadmoor. Every name on this page is why there was a shovel in the dirt that morning.
20,000 square feet. New galleries, more room for schools across Northeast Louisiana, and a hospital, a café, and a White House that a five-year-old runs.
In-flight entertainment
Six things that already happen at 323 Walnut and get a lot more room at Broadmoor. Tap each one.
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August 27, 2026 · Forsythe & Broadmoor
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No hard hat required. Three scoops, and you'll have broken exactly as much ground as everyone who showed up at 8 a.m.
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Nosey? Go look.
2404 Broadmoor Boulevard
Corner of Forsythe and Broadmoor, right next door to Monroe Surgical Hospital. The museum is renovating the building that's already standing there rather than building new — a deliberate call, so more of what you gave turns into exhibits instead of foundation.
20,000square feet
2027doors open
8/27/26ground broken
Room for one more name.
Founding Families are recognized in the new museum. Any amount gets it open sooner.
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