Eighth Air Force Museum
The Barksdale Global Power Museum (formerly, the 8th Air Force Museum) is an aviation museum run by the United States Air Force on Barksdale Air Force Base near Bossier City, Louisiana.
A museum inside Bossier City
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 97 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bossier City
Eighth Air Force Museum is inside Bossier City, which has 51 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Shreveport Regional (SHV) has airline service, about 10 miles from Eighth Air Force Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bossier City. Green months are the mild ones.
Eighth Air Force Museum
The Barksdale Global Power Museum (formerly, the 8th Air Force Museum) is an aviation museum run by the United States Air Force on Barksdale Air Force Base near Bossier City, Louisiana. Hosted by the 2nd Bomb Wing, it maintains a large collection of military aircraft and historical artifacts that illuminate the early days of United States military aviation, the Barksdale base, and the formations of the 2nd Bomb Wing and the 8th Air Force.
The museum aims to preserve the heritage and traditions of the Air Force, particularly those of the 2nd Bomb Wing and other bomber units; to stimulate esprit de corps among Air Force personnel; to educate the public about the Air Force; and to ensure proper stewardship of its aircraft, artifacts, and art.
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Where to stay near Eighth Air Force Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bossier City (51) and Shreveport (81).
- 1Caddo Lake
- 2Independence Stadium
- 3CenturyLink Center
- 4Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
- 5Strand Theatre
- 6Meadows Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Eighth Air Force Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | in town | — | 51 39 hotels · 11 motels · 1 campground | 63,259 | $202K | D− |
| Shreveport | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 81 63 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 175,902 | $179K | D− |
| Eastwood | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 4,440 | $258K | — |
| Greenwood | 17 mi west | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 3,077 | $242K | D |
| Blanchard | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 3,360 | $209K | B+ |
| Uncertain | 30 mi northwest | 45 min | 14 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 90 | $181K | — |
| Minden | 25 mi east | 35 min | 8 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 11,103 | $130K | — |
| Dixie Inn | 21 mi east | 30 min | 3 3 RV parks | 276 | $45K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Eighth Air Force Museum
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
124 mi LakeCaddo Lake
27 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
46 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
44 mi TheatreShreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
60 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
54 mi TheatreStrand Theatre64 mi MuseumMeadows Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Caddo Lake: Jay Carriker (User:JCarriker), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Strand Theatre: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Eighth Air Force Museum
Is Eighth Air Force Museum in Bossier City?
Yes. It’s inside Bossier City, LA.
When is the best time to visit Eighth Air Force Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Eighth Air Force Museum?
Shreveport Regional (SHV), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 186 miles.
Where should I stay near Eighth Air Force Museum?
Shreveport (7 mi, 81 places to stay), Bossier City (in town, 51 places to stay) and Greenwood (17 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bossier City
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Bossier City’s Town Square.
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