Rural Life Museum

Louisiana history museum. Preserving the lifestyle and culture of 18th and 19th century Louisianans.

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LSU Rural Life Apprentice Program
Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10, 2022
8:00am until 12:30pm
LSU Rural Life Museum’s Apprentice Program Scholarships are available and are limited thanks to the BRSF Foundation Worthy Cause Grant https://t.co/wSpzcWctU3

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For Updates on the LSU Rural Life Museum's events!

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The LSU Rural Life Museum is now open!
8:00am until 5:00pm Daily

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Due to Hurricane Ida, LSU and the LSU Rural Life Museum will be closed from Saturday, August 28th, through Monday, August 30th.

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LSU Rural Life Museum

In appreciation to America’s Military
Free admission for active-duty military, veterans and retired personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families each summer.
May 15, 2021 through September 6, 2021.
Proper Military ID Required.

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"A Rural Life Christmas" has been cancelled due to recent COVID-19 restrictions.

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A Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020
8:00am until 6:00 pm
Enjoy the holiday season outdoors with a 19th century Louisiana Christmas celebration at the LSU Rural Life Museum.

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Rural Life Alive!
Program Dates and Activities
Wednesdays and Fridays in October and November 2020
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day.
Regular admission charged
Only 3 more sessions left!
Friday, November 13
Wednesday, November 18
Friday, November 20

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Friends of the
LSU Rural Life Museum
Presents
Red Rooster
Online Auction
“Experience Rural Life”
Thursday, November 12th through Monday, November 30th

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Harvest Days
Saturday, October 3rd, 2020
8:00am until 5:00pm
Living History demonstrations will interpret activities that took place on Louisiana farms and plantations during harvest time in the 1800s.
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LSU Rural Life Museum
Ione E Burden Symposium
The Burden Family of Windrush
Saturday, February 29, 2020
8:00am until 2:00 pm
$40.00 includes lunch

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Harvest Days at the LSU Rural Life Museum on Sept. 28 and 29, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Living history demonstrations will interpret activities that took place on Louisiana farms and plantations during harvest time in the 1800s. Regular admission charged.
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David Floyd and Melvin Wheat are cooking the syrup and cracklings!!!! Ya'll come on out to Harvest Days this weekend

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Zapp’s International Beerfest
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Tickets: $35 per ticket
Designated Driver:$20 per ticket
2:30 pm Early Entry: $100

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Zapp’s International Beerfest
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Tickets: $35.00 per ticket
2:30 pm Early: $100.00 per ticket

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Rain or Shine!

LSU Rural Life Museum
Presents
A Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, December 4, 2016
11:00am until 6:00 pm

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Rain or Shine!

LSU Rural Life Museum
Presents
A Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, December 4, 2016
11:00am until 6:00 pm