Masur Museum of Art, Art museum in Monroe, Louisiana.
The Masur Museum of Art is an art museum in Monroe housed in a modified Tudor style building constructed from Indiana limestone with Pennsylvania blue slate roofing. The structure sits along the Ouachita River and contains multiple galleries with works spanning different periods and styles.
The building was constructed in 1929 as a residence for Clarence Edward Slagle and subsequently purchased by the Masur family. In 1963 it transitioned to public use as an art museum, serving the community ever since.
The collection brings together works by Louisiana artists alongside pieces by renowned names, reflecting the region's role in the broader art world. Visitors experience how local creativity connects with international artistic movements.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM, and there is no admission fee to enter. This makes it accessible to anyone who wants to view the collections without financial barriers.
The building materials were transported via waterways to the Ouachita River site, an unusual method that reflects the river's importance to local commerce. This historical shipping connection is part of what makes the structure distinctive.
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