Zigler Art Museum
The Zigler Art Museum (ZAM) is an art museum in Jennings, Louisiana. Its origins go back to 1970. Expect 64–81°F afternoons in the mildest months, February, March, April, October, November and December.
A museum inside Jennings
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Eunice, 23 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 90–92°, and about 73 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1970
Zigler Art Museum dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Zigler Art Museum
The Zigler Art Museum (ZAM) is an art museum in Jennings, Louisiana. It is located inside the City Hall.
The ZAM permanent collection represents major movements in art from the Nineteenth Century to the present. Established in 1970 by Ruth Zigler with 20 works of art and nine dioramas, the ZAM collection has grown to include over 600 objects.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1970
Where to stay near Zigler Art Museum
The first towns with rooms are Lacassine (4) and Eunice (8), and Lake Charles has the most rooms in the area (55).
Lake Charles
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
82,676 people
33 mi west of Zigler Art Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Zigler Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings | in town | — | — | 9,235 | $137K | D− |
| Lacassine | 16 mi west | 25 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 218 | — | — |
| Eunice | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 9,035 | $122K | — |
| Iowa | 21 mi west | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 RV parks | 3,301 | $249K | D− |
| Kinder | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,091 | $119K | — |
| Fenton | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 217 | $96K | — |
| Oberlin | 27 mi north | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,286 | $96K | — |
| Lake Charles | 33 mi west | 50 min | 55 40 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 7 RV parks | 82,676 | $214K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These lie within 65 miles as the crow flies.
37 mi Stadium & arenaCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
50 mi GardenJungle Gardens
50 mi MuseumLongfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site65 mi MuseumStark Museum of Art46 mi GardenLouisiana State ArboretumPhoto credits
Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jungle Gardens: Skb8721, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site: Mike (msm62166), CC BY 2.0
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Planning a visit to Zigler Art Museum
Is Zigler Art Museum in Jennings?
Yes. It’s inside Jennings, LA.
When is the best time to visit Zigler Art Museum?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–81°.
What is the closest airport to Zigler Art Museum?
Lake Charles Regional (LCH), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 144 miles.
Where should I stay near Zigler Art Museum?
Lake Charles (33 mi, 55 places to stay), Lacassine (16 mi, 4 places to stay) and Eunice (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Jennings
Ask a question, or answer one, in Jennings’s Town Square.
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