Exhibits
From captivating art installations to immersive history displays, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum’s exhibits celebrate the creativity, culture, and heritage of Southwest Louisiana. Our galleries feature a dynamic mix of permanent collections and rotating shows, ensuring there’s always something new to discover.
Current Exhibits
Residency at the Museum: Three Year Retrospective Exhibit
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Dates Available: January 8 – March 7, 2026 The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is pleased to present The Residency at the Museum: Three Year Retrospective, an…
The Black History of Mardi Gras Exhibit
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Dates Available: January 8 – March 14, 2026 The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is proud to host “The Black History of Mardi Gras” exhibit this festival…
Southwest Louisiana Regional History Exhibit
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The Southwest Louisiana Regional History Exhibit at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum offers an in-depth look at the people, industries, and everyday experiences that shaped the…
Ripples: Imperial Calcasieu Parish’s Waterborne History Exhibit
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Explore the history of Imperial Calcasieu Parish through its waterways! From the humble hand-pulled ferry to steamboats, and all the way to the multimillion-dollar ships…
Hall of Heroes Exhibit
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Step into the Hall of Heroes and explore the courageous legacy of the United States military. From the struggles of the Civil War to the…
Upcoming Exhibits
CPSB Student Art Exhibit
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Celebrate the creativity of CPSB’s young artists! Join us for the Opening Reception of CPSB Student Art Exhibit on March 13th from 5:30 – 7:30…
Something Borrowed: Memories Down the Aisle Exhibit
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We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of weddings past. At this unique history exhibit, you’ll have the opportunity to read written poetry…
Enrique Alferez Exhibit
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Enrique Alférez was a Mexican artist who specialized in sculpting architectural reliefs and the human form. Born in a rural village in northern Mexico, Alférez…
Rooted in Resilience Exhibit
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Exhibit details coming soon. This exhibition will be featured in our Annex Gallery, called Rooted in Resilience, on view April 16–May 31, 2026.
Branch Out Exhibit
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Our Branch Out campers have been hard at work this summer — now it’s time to see their creativity shine! Join us at the Imperial…
Monette Bourque Exhibit
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Monette Bourque is a self-taught textile collage artist from Lake Charles, Louisiana, known for repurposing vintage quilts and hand-stitched linens into beautiful, heirloom creations. Monette…
Haunted Histories Exhibit
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Step inside Haunted Histories, an immersive journey into the legends, lore, and lingering mysteries of Southwest Louisiana. This one-of-a-kind exhibit brings together centuries of true…
Delightfully Yours: Nellie Lutcher Exhibit
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Hurry on down to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum to learn all about Lake Charles’ very own Jazz Legend, Nellie Lutcher! This vibrant exhibit, Delightfully Yours, delves…
Anita Cooke Exhibit
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Anita Cooke’s journey as an artist has included a variety of mediums and paths. Raised in the Midwest, she drew and painted as a child…
2026 Calendar Overview
Gibson Barham Art Gallery
- RATM: Three Year Retrospective | 01.16.26 – 03.18.26
- CPSB: Student Art Exhibit | 03.13.26 – 04.04.26
- Enrique Alferez | 04.16.26 – 06.05.26
- Branch Out Art Exhibit | 07.30.26 – 08.08.26
- Monette Bourque | 08.20.26 – 10.17.2026
- Anita Cooke | 11.05.26 – 01.02.27
The Annex Gallery
- Rooted in Resilience | 04.16.26 – 5.31.26
Historical Exhibits
- Black History of Mardi Gras | 01.08.26 – 03.21.26
- Something Borrowed | 03.27.26 – 08.16.26
- Haunted Histories of SWLA | 09.01.26 – 10.31.26
- Delightfully Yours: Nellie Lutcher | 11.03.26 – 01.02.27
- SWLA Regional History | 01.01.26 – 12.31.26
- Ripples: Waterborne History | 01.01.26 – 12.31.26
- The Hall of Heroes | 01.01.26 – 12.31.26
Events at Other Cultural Location
- RATM: Dominique Espree | 04.10.26 – 06.06.26 at Historic City Hall: Second Floor Gallery