LSU Rural Life Museum

LSU Rural Life Museum

The Rural Life Museum commemorates the contributions made by its various cultural groups through interpretive programs and events throughout the year.

Guided tours are available for groups of ten or more and must be booked in advance.

The LSU Rural Life Museum is a museum of Louisiana history in Baton Rouge, US. It is located on the Burden Plantation, a 40-acre (160,000 m2) agricultural research experiment station, and is operated under the aegis of Louisiana State University.

As a state with a diverse cultural ancestry, Louisiana has natives of French, Spanish, Native American, German, African, Acadian, and Anglo American heritage.

The Barn, an interior warehouse open to the public, houses numerous artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries that were utilized in the common life rituals of individuals in rural regions of the state. There is a large collection of farming equipment, tools, furnishings and utensils.

Location

4560 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County
Louisiana, USA

Getting There

The LSU Rural Life Museum is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are several public transportation options available to get to the museum, including buses and taxis.

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) operates several bus routes that stop near the museum, including Route 16 and Route 47. Both of these routes stop at the intersection of Highland Road and South Campus Drive, which is just a short walk from the museum.

Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available in Baton Rouge, and can be a convenient option for getting to the museum. Uber and Lyft are both available in Baton Rouge and can be accessed through their respective mobile apps. Taxis can be hailed on the street or arranged in advance through a local taxi company.

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