LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM

BATON ROUGE, LA

LSU Rural Life Museum is a living history museum located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded in 1968, the museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rural way of life in Louisiana from the 18th century to the present day. The museum covers over 30 acres of land and features over 30 historic buildings that have been moved to the site from various locations throughout Louisiana.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits that showcase the different aspects of rural life in Louisiana, including agriculture, textiles, sugar cane production, and more. The museum also features a working replica of a 19th-century plantation, complete with a blacksmith shop, plantation store, and slave cabins.

In addition to the historic buildings, the museum also has a collection of over 16,000 artifacts and documents related to Louisiana's rural history, including tools, household items, and photographs. The museum offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops, summer camps, and festivals.

Overall, LSU Rural Life Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in Louisiana's rich history and culture.

LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BATON ROUGE LA. US MID #8402200358

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 335,974 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2257652437

RURAL LIFE MUSEUM, FRIENDS OF THE
4560 ESSEN LN
BATON ROUGE
LA
70809

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