LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge

Name: LSU Rural Life Museum
Address: 4600 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, 70809-3426, United States
Telephone: +1 225-765-2437

#50 among attractions in Baton Rouge

Museum, History museum

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The LSU Rural Life Museum is а museum of Louisiana history in Baton Rouge, US. It is located in the Burden Museum and Gardens, a 400-acre agricultural research experiment station, and is operated under the aegis of Louisiana State University. As a state with a diverse cultural ancestry, Louisiana has natives of French, Spanish, Native American, German, African, Acadian, and Anglo American heritage. Guided tours are available for groups of ten or more and must be booked in advance. ()

Coordinates: 30°24'38"N, 91°6'55"W

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4600 Essen LnSouth Baton Rouge (Bocage - Citi Place - Concord Estates)Baton Rouge 70809-3426 United States

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+1 225-765-2437

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LSU Rural Life Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Park Golf Course, Mall of Louisiana, Cortana Mall, Swine Palace.

3.4 miNW
Golf
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2.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
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3.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cortana Mall, Baton Rouge
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3.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Swine Palace, Baton Rouge
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2.3 miN
Library
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2.4 miN
Botanical garden, Park
Independence Park Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge
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2.8 miW
Museum, History museum
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Temple
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Neo-renaissance architecture
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