Hours & Prices | Rural Life Museum

Hours and Prices

Business Hours

The LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens open daily at 8:00 a.m.  The Visitor Center and historic structures close at 4:30 p.m.  Burden Museum and Gardens grounds close at 5:00 p.m.

We are closed on:

  • New Year's Day
  • Easter Sunday
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day 

Admission Prices

General admission includes the museum (the barn and 32 historic buildings), grounds, and Windrush Gardens!

Visitor Price
Friends of LSU Rural Life  Free
Adults (ages 12-61 years) $12
Senior Citizens (age 62 and over) $11
Children (ages 4-11 years) $10
Children under 3 years Free
LSU Faculty, Staff & Students (with LSU ID) $10
Military (with ID) $10

School group tours and organized group tours contact us for options, scheduling, and prices. [email protected]