Burden Museum and Gardens

The Burden Family home in Windrush Gardens
The Burden Family home in Windrush Gardens
Windrush Gardens
Windrush Gardens
Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie in the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie in the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Inside the Dogtrot House at LSU Rural Life Museum
Inside the Dogtrot House at LSU Rural Life Museum
An example of Louisiana folk architecture at LSU Rural Life Museum
An example of Louisiana folk architecture at LSU Rural Life Museum
Mosaic Boardwalk at Black Swamp in Trees & Trails at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Mosaic Boardwalk at Black Swamp in Trees & Trails at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
A "garden room" view in Windrush Gardens
A "garden room" view in Windrush Gardens
The Garden House in Windrush Gardens
The Garden House in Windrush Gardens
The Hostler House in Windrush Gardens
The Hostler House in Windrush Gardens
Children's Garden in LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Children's Garden in LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
StoryTime at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
StoryTime at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
The church at LSU Rural Life Museum
The church at LSU Rural Life Museum
A blacksmith demonstration at LSU Rural Life Museum
A blacksmith demonstration at LSU Rural Life Museum
Harvest Days at LSU Rural Life Museum
Harvest Days at LSU Rural Life Museum
Poinsettia Day at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Poinsettia Day at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

Location

4560 Essen Ln.
Baton Rouge LA 70809

Burden Museum & Gardens offers discovery and adventure through historic, natural and educational experiences that provide a window into Louisiana's rich, cultural past. Situated on 440 acres in the heart of Baton Rouge, it is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the flora and fauna of Louisiana's lush landscapes and agricultural heritage.

Burden Museum & Gardens includes the LSU Rural Life Museum, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Windrush Gardens.

Amenities

General Information
  • Open Year-Round
  • Family Friendly
Parking
  • Bus Parking
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
  • Area

Contact

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