Bossier City, Louisiana: Barksdale Global Power Museum
Bombers and jets outdoors and multiple exhibits indoors, including the lectern President George W. Bush stood behind on 9-11.
- Address:
- 88 Shreveport Rd, Bossier City, LA
- Directions:
- Barksdale Air Force Base, via LA-185/North Gate Rd. The museum is on an active military base, so visitors must fill out an Access Pass, via the museum website, 30 days prior to their arrival.
- Hours:
- M-F 9-3:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 318-752-0055
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The museum exhibits military aircraft (including an SR-71 Blackbird) and multiple exhibits, including a lectern President George W. Bush stood behind on 9-11.
[Jarod Hustler, 02/15/2023]
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Barksdale Air Force Base was Bush's first stop on his winding route from Florida to Washington on 9-11. A local school board in Arkansas later bought the lectern for $75 and was using it when Barksdale Air Force Base bought it back for its museum.