The LSU Rural Life Museum is not as nice as the Louisiana State Museum downtown, but it has something the other museum does not have -- buildings relocated from plantations, towns, and farms in different areas of the state. We easily spent two hours here. We liked the old vehicles and carriages, old furnishings, and pieces of life from days... More

We been at different times of the year...the kids enjoy it most around Halloween bc the make a large corn maze in the field. They have many artifacts from wagons, to swords, to art and history. Fun learning experience.

There was a lot to see at this museum, it just wasn't well curated. Many of the exhibits had no explanation. I was hoping to find out more about slavery - one small room was dedicated to the topic and there were a slew of slave cabins but they needed to have much more detail added to the explanations. If... More

Like the outdoor space. Many buildings to wander through. Well worth the price. You can spend a little or a lot of time here.

The Rural Life Museum has many special events year round that are great for adults but especially nice for kids. Great place to learn about local history. Nice air conditioned small museum.

We visited the museum to get a heads up to the backcountry and plantation life, while traveling from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. The museum provides a diverse set or 'original' structures in a very walkable area. It would have been useful to get an audio assistance or to get an more comprehensive guide explaining features and details. The cane... More

Bargain for what you see. Lots to see and very educational. Well worth the small admission price. A must see for those interested in history.

Lots to see--quilts, antiques, old dog-run houses, horse-drawn hearses, etc. Children should go here to learn about the past, up close and personal.

Not only is the LSU Rural Life Museum fascinating enough with its incredible collection of Louisiana artifacts, structures and memorabilia,it is surrounded by Burden Center- LSU AGcenter, a 440 acre home to a wide variety of agricultural projects.The center is also a member of the All-America Selections national network of display gardens for roses, other flowers and vegetables.Great place for... More