MELROSE ON THE CANE
Hours Of Operation
We Will Be Closed:
December 24 ~ Christmas Eve
December 25 ~ Christmas Day
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We are open to the public Thursday-Saturday from 10:00am - 4:15pm
Tour times are: 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:15PM
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We are open to the public Sunday from 12:00pm - 4:15pm
Tour times are: 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:15PM
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*We are closed to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays*
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If you have less than 10 people in your group there is no need to book a reservation in advance.
For groups with 10 or more people, please call 318-379-0055 for reservations.
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday is reserved for groups of 10 or more who have booked their group tour at least one week in advance.
Private tours Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday with less than 10 people must pay for 10 people.
*The ticket price for a private tour on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday is $15 per person.
*There will be a $25 closed-day fee for each group who books a tour on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
This will be in addition to the price of the tickets.
Tour Information & Admission
All visitors MUST check in at the gift shop (Bindery).
The first tour is at 10:15AM, the last tour is at 3:15PM.
Melrose closes at 4:15PM.
Guided tours run approximately 45 minutes and begin at the Bindery/Gift Shop.
Tours take place rain or shine.
Guided tour involves walking up and down more than one staircase.
Site terrain includes brick pathways, gravel, and grass.
Access to the grounds is included in all guided tour tickets.
Access to the Big House and the top of the African House is included in the Guided Tour only.
Guided Tour Admission:
Adults: $15.00
Seniors & Veterans $13.00
Students (ages 12-17): $10.00
Students (ages 6-11): $5.00
Free Admission to APHN members
Self Guided Grounds Walk:
Adults: $10.00 (Does not include access to the Big House or the top of the African House)
Students (ages 12-17): $5.00
Students (ages 6-11): $3.00
Free Admission to APHN Members
For the safety and comfort of our guests, and the preservation of our historic buildings, we ask all our guests to comply with the following rules:
No pets or smoking permitted on the grounds
Children must be supervised at all times
No open food or drink allowed while taking a guided tour
Tour Operators, School Field Trips, and large groups over 10 people:
For more information on special group arrangements, contact Melrose on the Cane at 318-379-0055, or email at emailmelroseplantation@gmail.com.
Holiday Closings
Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day.
Directions
Melrose is located just 15 miles from Natchitoches at 3533 Hwy 119, Melrose LA 71452.
Contact Us
318-379-0055
emailmelroseplantation@gmail.com
We are proud to be a Distinctive Destination of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We welcome all National Trust members to receive a $2.00 discount off of admission and 10% off of Gift Shop purchases when visiting our site. Visit www.PreservationNation.org/DistinctiveDestinations for more information.
