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Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

Museum · East Baton Rouge Parish ·

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

Museum · East Baton Rouge Parish ·
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A deep dive into 18th–19th century Louisiana life with 32 historic buildings and living-history events. Frequently recommended by Southern Living as a must for understanding the region’s culture.

https://www.lsu.edu/rurallife/visit/hours-prices.php
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Historic plantation complex with 32 buildings, living history events

rural life museum
outdoor section
history
slavery
louisiana history
carriages and hearses
wheelchair accessible
christmas ambiance
Google Rating
4.7 (501)
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CV6P+97, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
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Information

Historic plantation complex with 32 buildings, living history events

rural life museum
outdoor section
history
slavery
louisiana history
carriages and hearses
wheelchair accessible
christmas ambiance
Google Rating
4.7 (501)
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CV6P+97, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
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