Explore Melrose

Explore one of the best-preserved suburban estates from the mid 1800s and get an insight into the way of life of the Southern planter class and the enslaved who lived and worked at the Melrose estate.  

Details

Duration

150 Minutes

Allow 2.5 hours to take the guided tour of the main house, self-guided tour of the outbuildings and grounds, and time to read the exhibits in the slave cabin.  

Activity

Guided Tours

Ranger-guided tours of the main house

Self-guided grounds and formal garden tours

Self-guided outbuildings tour 

Furnished slave cabin with exhibits
 

Age(s)

All ages are welcome, but minors must be with an adult.

Pets Allowed

No

service animals are allowed

Activity Fee

Yes

There is no fee to tour the grounds and outbuildings, however there is a $11.00 fee per person for the ranger-guided tour of the mansion.

Location

Melrose Estate

1 Melrose Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS

Reservations

Yes

Reservations required for groups of eight or more. Reservations can be made by calling [phone] or visiting recreation.gov.

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Melrose is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.  

Guided tours of the main house are conducted in the mornings at 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. and in the afternoon at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

The grounds and outbuildings are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Accessibility Information

The Melrose estate is handicap accessible, with accessible pathways throughout the grounds and ramps to enter the mansion and slave cabin. However, the second floor of the mansion is accessible by stairs only.  

• Ranger led tours of the mansion
• Self guided garden tours
• Furnished slave cabin with exhibits
• Self guided outbuildings tours