Burden Museum and Gardens, Museum and gardens in Baton Rouge, United States.
The Burden Museum and Gardens is a calm place with lush plants, flowering trees, and walking trails that wind through shaded woods and open fields where visitors can relax and enjoy nature.
The Rural Life Museum on the grounds takes you back to the 1800s with old farms, homes, and tools that show how people in Louisiana lived and worked during that time.
The site reflects Louisiana's farming traditions and local heritage through displays and gardens that celebrate the region's agricultural roots and the daily life of past generations who shaped the land.
The museum and gardens are open every day from 8 AM to 5 PM, and the trails cover about 5 miles (8 km), making it easy to spend a few hours walking and exploring at your own pace.
The gardens include native plants that are special to the region, and the Rural Life Museum is recognized as one of the top outdoor museums in the world for its authentic open-air buildings.
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