Burden Museum & Gardens

Botanical & Public Gardens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

4.8 (808)

Category	Botanical & Public Gardens · Botanical garden, Hiking area, Museum, Park
Address	4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Street	Essen Lane
Area	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Phone	(225) 763-3990
Google rating	4.8 (808)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 18, 2026

Hours

Monday	8 am–5 pm
Tuesday	8 am–5 pm
Wednesday	8 am–5 pm
Thursday	8 am–5 pm
Friday	8 am–5 pm
Saturday	8 am–5 pm
Sunday	8 am–5 pm

About Burden Museum & Gardens

Burden Museum & Gardens offers discovery and adventure through historic, natural and educational experiences that provide a window into Louisiana’s rich, cultural past. Situated on 440 acres in the heart of Baton Rouge, it is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the flora and fauna of Louisiana’s lush landscapes and agricultural heritage.

Burden Museum & Gardens includes the LSU Rural Life Museum, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Windrush Gardens.

Burden Museum & Gardens is a garden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is listed at 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, which places it among the local businesses of Baton Rouge that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under botanical garden, hiking area, museum, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Burden Museum & Gardens at (225) 763-3990; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is lsuagcenter.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 808 reviews.

How Burden Museum & Gardens compares with other botanical & public gardens in Baton Rouge

With 808 Google reviews it is the most-reviewed of the 9 botanical & public gardens listed in Baton Rouge.
Of the 6 botanical & public gardens in Baton Rouge with at least 20 reviews, none is rated higher than its 4.8.
It opens on Sundays, which only 4 of the other 7 botanical & public gardens in Baton Rouge with published hours do.
It shares Essen Lane with one other listed business.
Nearest other botanical & public gardens: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (0.3 mi), Botanic Gardens (2.5 mi), Baton Rouge Garden Center (2.5 mi)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Jude Foret 4 months ago

Beautiful gardens and well maintained trails. Keep an eye out, because there are a few playful birds and a few curious critters enjoying the gardens & trails too.

Jessica Richard 5 months ago

I went here with friends and walked all the trails. It was a great place to be on such a rarely mild 70 degree day.

Kylo Ren 6 months ago

This place is amazing, especially for observing nature, I’ve seen multiple birds, insects, turtles, snakes, squirrels, a couple of rabbits and even a deer! If you want to connect with nature, this is the place to go

B.J. Gober 9 months ago

We enjoyed the walk through the trails. It was December so many garden areas dormant. Some trees turning colors and leaves mostly fallen. The wildlife was not active so we only seen one squirrel and a handful of birds.

Bernette Lee a year ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Such a beautiful garden! 🌿🌸 The trails are well-kept, the flowers vibrant, and there are plenty of fun photo-op spots 🎨📸. Perfect for families, solo visits, or a casual date. Plenty of parking available 🚗, and it’s conveniently located right off the interstate. Highly recommend!

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burden Museum & Gardens located?

Burden Museum & Gardens is at 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Burden Museum & Gardens?

Burden Museum & Gardens is listed as a garden and is also tagged on Google as botanical garden, hiking area, museum.

What are the hours of Burden Museum & Gardens?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm; Thursday: 8 am–5 pm; Friday: 8 am–5 pm; Saturday: 8 am–5 pm; Sunday: 8 am–5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Burden Museum & Gardens open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Burden Museum & Gardens?

You can call Burden Museum & Gardens at (225) 763-3990.

How is Burden Museum & Gardens rated on Google?

Burden Museum & Gardens has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 808 reviews.

Does Burden Museum & Gardens have a website?

Yes, the website of Burden Museum & Gardens is lsuagcenter.com (linked on this page).