Hours & Admission

Price Increase Announcement:

Beginning Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 admission to Rowan Oak will increase to $10.00 per person.
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!

Hours of Operation

The house is open during the following hours:

REGULAR HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Monday: CLOSED

SUMMER HOURS (JUNE 1 –  JULY 31st):
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
Monday: CLOSED

The grounds of Rowan Oak and the Bailey Woods Trail are open daily from dawn til dusk. Visiting the property after sundown is prohibited.

For updates on special hours or closures, follow Rowan Oak on social media or call for more information.

Instagram @rowanoakofficial
Facebook: @RowanOakUM
Phone: 662-234-3284

Admission Prices

(Current) Regular Admission: $5.00 per person CASH ONLY.

FREE for children 12 and under, University of Mississippi students/faculty/staff, and UM Museum Members.

No tour reservations needed except for groups of 10 or more. Please call 662-234-3284 or email rowanoakhome@olemiss.edu at least 2 weeks in advanced to reserve a tour if needed. Tour group size limit is 80 guests.

Reserved Tour Admission:

  • Adults 18 and over: $10.00 per person cash only.
  • K-12 School Groups: $5.00 per student cash or school checks only (Teachers and chaperones with K-12 groups are free)

 

No more than 40 guests inside the house at one time due to fire safety regulations.

Photography Policies 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 shoots 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 rates listed below:

 

– 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
  • No drone photography or videography
  • 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

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.