Magnolia Mound Plantation

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4.4

( 8 reviews )

Art Galleries, Museums

Closed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM See Hours

2161 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, United States

+1 2253-434-955

Introducing Magnolia Mound Plantation, a historical landmark nestled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This 1700s plantation home boasts restored French Creole architecture and offers immersive tours led by costumed guides. With its rich history and charming ambiance, Magnolia Mound Plantation provides visitors with a glimpse into the past. Explore the beautifully preserved interior, admire the intricate details, and learn about its significance through informative guided tours. From the three bedrooms inside the home to the surrounding grounds, every corner of Magnolia Mound Plantation exudes authenticity and charm. The friendly staff and well-maintained surroundings create an inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy a self-guided tour or engage with knowledgeable guides. Immerse yourself in the unique beauty and captivating history of Magnolia Mound Plantation.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids

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Amanda hartley

March 22, 2024

The place has a great atmosphere. It's a pity that you can't enter the house without a guide. We declined it because our English proficiency is weak. The entrance fee is symbolic, but there aren't many exhibits. The main highlight is the owners' house, which has restricted access

Judith sykes

March 22, 2024

We had a lovely tour experience. Our guide was so sweet and knowledgeable..

Brian tong

March 22, 2024

I did the self guided tour for the kids & I. It was five dollars per person, you got a map that had markers that showed where everything on the grounds were located. The lady in the gift shop was very welcoming & also gave me some suggestions on other things to do since I told her I wasn't from around here. It's always interesting to me to see our history & to drop a little unknown knowledge on the kids. If you're in the area stop by no reservations needed. Guided tours are every 45 minutes, I believe that's what was stated.

Antonio carrion

March 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience! The tour guide was amazing and gave us so much detail while still making it enjoyable and fun! It was not busy so we got a personal one on one with our tour guide! The gift shop was also great! I’ve been going to college here for 5 years and never even knew this place excited! It’s definitely worth checking out by yourself or with friends and family! ** Please note that there is a difference between self guided and tour guided!! You can’t enter the home without a tour guide! We chose to go with a tour guide. **

William stanley

March 22, 2024

We visited Magnolia Mound Plantation on a weekend in June, 2023. We decided to take a guided took, because we feel you get so much more out of it. Although we had to wait a bit since they only do the tours on the hour. So we walked around a bit before an took some pictures. Then we gathered with others to take the tour or the house and kitchen. It lasted an hour and was informative. We were able to get an insight into life back then. The tour told us and showed us things we would have missed if we went it alone. We could ask questions and such. I felt it was a good time spent. I would recommend visiting, but definitely take the guided tour. The visitors center has a nice gift shop with actual decent items. The have rest rooms and a model display of the plantation back in the day. The price ran between $9-12 per adult. So it wasn't overly expensive either. And they give you a nice little fan with the map of the plantation on it. So you can stay cool and have a map all in one item. Then take it with you for use later. Such a deal:)

Peleg rosenthal

March 22, 2024

Advertised business opening hour is 10am. We arrived at 10:05 and no staff present. A staff member in the gift shop finally arrived at 10:20. She was not welcoming nor friendly. Very standoffish behavior and seemed genuinely aggravated we were there as we walked in. Not worth waiting and spending money on the next tour at 11am with such a negative first impression. Such a shame because we were very interested in learning of the mourning customs.

Henry gafai lee

March 22, 2024

The diorama in back of the Gift Shop showing what the property once looked like was pretty cool. They have a cat (named Creole) who lives in the gift shop; she's very friendly and likes being petted. Nice array of gift shop items too. I took the self-guided tour for $3, I feel like it was easily worth it. I was a bit disappointed that they turned one of the houses on the property into an administrative building. Then the slave quarters were closed (I opened them and took a peek anyway), and I could only look through the windows at the Overseer's House and the Main House--the glare made it impossible to see anything, I really should have paid more and took the tour. It was nice to look through the Kitchen and Vegetable garden though; it's a real, functioning garden too! Don't do what I did; take the tour so you can enjoy the full experience!