Visit
Rowan Oak is open to visitors year-round. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
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 to make arrangements if necessary. Tour group size limit is 80 guests. Only 40 guests are allowed inside the house at a time.
Rowan Oak is air-conditioned! Come explore the home this summer without breaking a sweat.
The grounds of Rowan Oak are pet friendly! We might even feature your dog on the “Dogs at Rowan Oak” Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dogsatrowanoak/
Photography Policies:
- Visitor photography for personal use is allowed on the grounds and in the house. No flash photography inside.
- Photo shoot sessions on the grounds are preferred before or after business hours which are: Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays. Examples of photo shoot sessions include: portaits, family photos, graduation, prom etc. 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 $5.00 per person, per hour cash only. Payment is accepted in the house.
- Proposals, Engagements, and Wedding photography must call ahead: 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.