Hours & Admission

Open year-round, Rowan Oak is an essential part of any visit to Oxford and the North Mississippi area. Stop by to get an inside look into the life and works of William Faulkner.

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

For updates on holiday hours and closures, check our social media below or call.

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

Admission Prices

House admission: $5.00 per person cash only.

*Free admission to 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 to reserve a tour if needed.

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

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.

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: Before 10am or after 4pm Tues-Sat. Before 1pm or after 4pm on Sundays. Examples of photo shoot sessions include: portraits, family photos, graduation, prom etc.
  • Photo shoot sessions on the grounds during business hours must pay the house admission fee of $5.00 per person cash only. Payment is accepted in the house.
  • Wedding, Proposal, and Engagement photography during business hours must call ahead: 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