Tips for Your Visit

If you purchased your admissions online, you must arrive 30 minutes prior to selected time.
Please allow at least 2 hours for visit to explore the historic site and exhibits.
Your experience begins once you check in your advance reservation or purchase your admission at the Ticket Booth. Visits of the historic site are self paced including all exhibits except for the mansion ( the guided portion of the “Big House” begins approximately every 15 minutes but may vary on some days) throughout the day. The conversation series at the Slavery exhibit are at 10:30 am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (daily availability varies and is subject to change).
Be prepared for walking throughout the historic grounds. It is recommended that visitors with mobility difficulties come prepared with their own assistive devices (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers).
Photography and recording is permitted on the historic site and in exhibits with one exception. To protect the objects in the mansion and the safety of other visitors, photography and recording is not allowed inside this exhibit. We apologize for the restriction. Indoor photography is disruptive to operations, may damage the objects [artifacts/exhibits] and restricts access to entrances/exits, doorways, and high traffic areas. We continue to encourage photography outside of the mansion and throughout the grounds of Oak Alley Plantation.
Photography taken for advertisements or other commercial purposes is not allowed without written permission.
Baby strollers are allowed on the grounds and in all exhibits with the exception of the “Big House” exhibit. Our staff will show you where to store them during your visit inside the exhibit.
Most exhibits are handicapped accessible. Basic wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are permitted, but would not be accessible on the second floor of the ‘Big House’ exhibit. For guests unable to climb the 22 stairs, a video tour is available in the media room. Please note that due to limited seating, we ask this be reserved for guests who are unable to make it to the second floor.
Electronic devices must be turned off and cell phones muted while in “Big House” exhibit.
As a courtesy to fellow visitors, parents of active or restless children are asked to take turns visiting the “Big House” exhibit.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking between exhibits.
Restaurant located adjacent to the historic site.
Picnics are not permitted on the historic grounds but picnic tables are available on the grounds adjacent to the parking lot. Large groups wanting dining options should contact the sales department.
We ask that our visitors help us preserve this landmark and throw all trash in designated areas located and identified throughout the property.
This is a smoke-free facility. Illegal drugs, smoking and use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited on the historic site.
Use of rude, loud, abusive, or derogatory language or acts towards another guest or staff member is not permitted.
Attire must be appropriate- without profanity, nudity, or other offensive material. Shirts and shoes are required.
Damaging or removing property or artifacts from the historic site is not permitted. Guests can not enter areas that are restricted to visitors. Stanchions or other barricades cannot be removed.
Loitering, sleeping, or participating in unwarranted assemblies is not permitted. Solicitation of any kind is prohibited on historic site
Service animals are welcome throughout the historic site. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog (or in some cases, a miniature horse) that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Pets are not permitted.

What You Need to Know for a Successful Visit