Located on a 40-acre agricultural research station in Baton Rouge, the LSU Rural Life Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing various materials from 18th- and 19th-century rural Louisiana. The museum offers the largest collection of such artifacts in the world, most of which can be seen in safe outdoor displays.

The main portion of the museum is divided into three areas: a replica of a working plantation, a Southern-themed section that is home to various buildings, and a section that includes two Acadian homes. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more people if booked in advance.

4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Phone: 225-765-2437, Map

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