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How do I obtain a park entrance pass?

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National Historical Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Natchez National Historical Park

Park sites are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with the exception of the William Johnson House site, which is closed daily from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Melrose Estate offers guided tours of the mansion at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The Fort Rosalie site is open daily from sunup to sundown.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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  • Christmas Day:
  • Closed
  • New Year’s Day:
  • Closed
  • Thanksgiving Day:
  • Closed

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $10.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Adults age 18- 61
      This per person fee is for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion. The tour is approximately 30 minutes long.
    • $0.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Children ages 0 – 5
      Children ages 0 – 5 can take the ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion for no cost.
    • $5.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Students Age 6 – 17
      This per person fee is for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
    • $5.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – U.S. Seniors Age 62 and Up
      This per person fee is for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose Mansion. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
    • $5.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Handicapped Persons
      This per person fee is for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
    • $7.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Adult Group Rate
      This per a person fee is for groups of 13 or more for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose Mansion. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
    • $0.00 – Melrose Mansion Guided Tour Fee – Educational/School Groups
      Educational/School groups that have applied for and been approved for a fee waiver will not be charged for the ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion.
    • $0.00 – Entrance to Melrose Grounds, Formal Gardens & Outbuildings
      Self-guided tours of the Melrose estate grounds, formal gardens, and outbuildings are free of charge.
    • $0.00 – Entrance to the William Johnson House Site
      The self-guided tour of the William Johnson House is free of charge.

    About

    The Richest History On the Mississippi River

    Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.

    Directions

    Natchez National Historical Park Headquarters and the Natchez Visitor Center is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Canal Street in Natchez, MS. Melrose Estate is located at 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120. The William Johnson House is located at 212 State Street, Natchez, MS 39120.

    Visitor Centers

    Natchez Visitor Center

    The Natchez Visitor Reception Center is jointly operated and maintained by the National Park Service and the City of Natchez and is owned by the City of Natchez. The Natchez Visitor Reception Center is home to Natchez National Historical Park Headquarters, the Mississippi Welcome Center, Natchez Pilgrimage Tours and the City of Natchez Visitor Information Services.

    Weather

    Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water – heat exhaustion is common if you are not prepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.

    Permits and Reservations Information

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