Welcome to William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak
Rowan Oak is CLOSED until further notice due to impact from winter storm Fern. Both the house and grounds are closed. Please do not walk the grounds until it is deemed safe and clear of debris. Thank you for your patience during this time!
House admission is $5.00 per person CASH ONLY. Children 12 and under, University of Mississippi students/faculty/staff, and University Museum members are free.
No tour reservations needed except for groups of 10 or more. Call 662 234 3284 at least 2 weeks in advanced to make arrangements if necessary. Tour group size limit is 80 guests. Only 40 guests are allowed inside the house at one time.
The grounds of Rowan Oak are pet friendly. We might even feature your dog on the Dogs at Rowan Oak Instagram. Please clean up after your pets and keep them on a leash.
Photography Policies:
- Visitor photography for personal use is allowed after the house admission has been paid. No flash photography inside.
- Photo shoot sessions on the grounds are preferred before or after business hours. There is no charge for photo shoot sessions on the grounds outside of business hours or on Mondays when we are closed.
- Photo shoot sessions on the grounds during business hours must pay the following rates:
– Portrait photography (e.g. family photos, senior portraits, graduation, prom): $5.00 per person, per hour, cash only.
– Proposal/Engagement: $60.00 an hour cash only.
– Wedding: $120.00 an hour cash only.
Please call ahead to ensure the grounds are accessible for your photo shoots: 662-234-3284
The Following is Prohibited:
- No photography for advertising or commercial purposes without University approval
- No confetti, glitter, bird seed, rice, flower petals (real or fake), champagne poppers, or any other prop that could become litter
- No smoking, open flames, fireworks, or sparklers
- Do not attach decorations to any part of the house, surrounding outbuildings, trees, or landscaping
- No trimming, cutting, or altering vegetation on the grounds in any way
- No climbing, pulling, or leaning on the house, outbuildings, trees, or landscaping
- No drone photography or videography
Visiting Guidelines:
- No private events of any kind on the grounds without permission or reservation.
- No picnics on the grounds during business hours.
- No smoking, littering, or visiting the grounds after daylight hours.