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Directions

Physical Address

LSU Rural Life Museum
4560 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

After driving through the front gate at Essen Lane, continue driving 1.5 miles to the back of the property to get to the museum.  Parking is free and available in front of the museum.

Driving East on I-10 towards New Orleans

Exit 160/Essen Lane. Turn right onto Essen Lane, then at the first traffic signal turn right to enter the property of the LSU Burden Museum and Gardens. The LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens is located at the back of the property. Follow the road 1.5 miles to the museum.

Driving West on I-10 towards Baton Rouge

Exit 160/Essen Lane. Turn left onto Essen Lane at the traffic signal. Then go under the interstate overpass, at the second traffic signal turn right to enter the property at LSU Burden Museum and Gardens. The LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens is located at the back of the property. Follow the road 1.5 miles to the museum.

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