Thanksgiving Hours 2026
Monday, November 23 : CLOSED (as per usual)
Tuesday, November 24 : 10am – 4pm
Wednesday, November 25 : 10am – 4pm
Thursday, November 26 : CLOSED
Friday, November 27 : CLOSED
Saturday, November 28 : 10am – 4pm
Sunday, November 29 : 1pm – 4pm
Price Increase Announcement:
Admission to Rowan Oak is now $10.00 per person CASH ONLY.
FREE admission remains for children 12 and under, UM students, faculty, staff, and UM Museum Members.
This price increase will help support the ongoing preservation, maintenance, and interpretation of this beloved historic site, ensuring that generations to come can experience and enjoy Rowan Oak.
Thank you for your understanding and continuing support. We look forward to greeting all visitors!
Business Hours and Tours:
Rowan Oak is open to visitors year-round: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Special Summer Hours (June 1st-July 31st only) are: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. — *5:00* p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. — *5:00* p.m. Closed Mondays.
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 a time.
Photography Policy and Rates:
- 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 below:
– Portrait photography (e.g. family photos, senior portraits, graduation, prom): $10.00 per person, per hour, cash only.
– Proposal/Engagement: $120.00 an hour cash only.
– Wedding: $250.00 an hour cash only.
The grounds are occasionally closed for private events. Please call ahead to ensure the grounds are accessible for your photo shoots: 662-234-3284
The Following is Prohibited:
- No photography for commercial or advertising 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. Call 662-234-3284 for private event inquiries and reservations.
- No picnics on the grounds during business hours.
- No smoking, littering, or visiting the grounds after daylight hours.
- 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 pet(s) and keep them on a leash.