What Is Rowan Oak in Oxford, Mississippi?

Rowan Oak is the historic Oxford, Mississippi home of Nobel Prize–winning author William Faulkner, and it is open to the public year-round as a museum and grounds. You can visit the house and walk the property for a $10 per-person admission fee, payable in cash only. It is worth visiting if you want to see where Faulkner lived and wrote, and if you can plan around its limited hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 1pm–4pm, closed Mondays.

What you'll see

The site is presented as both a building and its surrounding grounds, with visitor information organized under "Explore the Building & Grounds." A visit combines the house interior with the outdoor property, which is also used for photography and events.

Admission and who gets in free

Admission is cash only, so plan to bring bills — there is no indication that card payment is accepted. The posted price increase to $10 is described as supporting ongoing preservation, maintenance, and interpretation of the site.

Hours

• Standard, year-round: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm; Sunday 1pm–4pm
• Closed: Mondays
• Special summer hours (June 1–July 31 only): Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1pm–5pm; closed Mondays

Do you need a reservation?

No tour reservation is needed for individuals or small parties. Reservations are only required for groups of 10 or more. To arrange a group visit, call 662-234-3284 or email [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. Group size is capped at 80 guests, and only 40 people are allowed inside the house at one time.

Photography rules

• Personal visitor photography is allowed after admission has been paid.
• No flash photography inside the house.
• Paid photo shoots on the grounds during business hours:
  • Portrait photography (family, senior, graduation, prom): $10.00 per person, per hour, cash only
  • Proposal/Engagement: $120.00 per hour, cash only
  • Wedding: $250.00 per hour, cash only
• No charge for photo shoots on the grounds before or after business hours, or on Mondays when the site is closed.
• The grounds are occasionally closed for private events, so call ahead (662-234-3284) to confirm accessibility for a shoot.

Prohibited items and activities

• No photography for advertising or commercial purposes without University approval
• 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 the house, outbuildings, trees, or landscaping
• No trimming, cutting, or altering plantings

Pets

The grounds are pet friendly. Pets must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after. Dogs may even be featured on the site's "Dogs at Rowan Oak" Instagram.

Practical takeaways

• Bring cash — admission and all photo-shoot fees are cash only.
• Go Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday; Mondays are closed.
• If you're visiting in June or July, you get an extra hour in the afternoon.
• If you're a group of 10 or more, arrange it at least two weeks ahead.
• If you're planning photos, call ahead in case the grounds are closed for a private event.