Alexandria Museum of Art, Art museum in downtown Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Alexandria Museum of Art occupies the Rapides Bank and Trust Company Building, a Renaissance Revival structure completed in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 1998 the museum added a grand foyer and offices as an annex. It stands across from City Hall and the Hotel Bentley in downtown Alexandria.

The Rapides Bank and Trust Company Building was completed in 1898 in the Renaissance Revival style and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1980. The Alexandria Museum of Art opened there in 1977, and in 1998 the museum added a grand foyer and offices as an annex. In 1999 it received a Louisiana Governor's Arts Award as an Outstanding Arts Organization.

The museum serves as a gathering place where local residents encounter contemporary and traditional art throughout the year. Visitors of all ages move through the galleries to discover works that speak to regional and broader artistic conversations.

The museum sits in downtown Alexandria and is easily accessible on foot with nearby parking options for visitors. Check ahead for current hours and admission details to plan your visit around the rotating exhibitions on display.

The museum holds the largest collection of folk art from northern Louisiana, according to its own account, alongside contemporary art from the state. Since 2007 it has also served as a downtown campus for Louisiana State University of Alexandria, whose student teachers are trained in the Visual Thinking Strategies method by museum educators.