LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens

4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 USA

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“One of the top 10 outdoor museums in the world”

Step back in time to pre-industrial Louisiana at this 27-building museum complex, one of the best outdoor museums in the U.S., featuring tools, furniture and other artifacts and, the highlight, a recreated 19th-century plantation that portrays the daily lives of these early settlers.

Reviewed by
Ariella W.

April 22, 2023

Only came to this area for the nature trails. A series of interconnected trails here. Was refreshing to find some nature. The trail system was very clearly set up. Plenty of signage. Lots of... Read more

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Alicia M.

May 29, 2021

My family loves anything dealing with history, so we were super excited when we found out about the LSU Rural Life Museum. Finding this place was interesting. Once you get to the initial entrance,... Read more

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Andi F.

July 04, 2021

I really wish I had known about this before. I have lived in the New Orleans area for about a decade now, my older sister and her family lived nearby for awhile, so I saw the sign every time I... Read more

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