Natchez National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Mississippi

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Two story brick mansion with columns
Photo: NPS Photo

Current alerts (4)

  • Information

    William Johnson House Reopens!

    The first floor exhibit hall of the William Johnson House is now open to the public daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Due to construction, the second floor family living quarters remain closed at this time.

  • Information

    Melrose Mansion Guided Tours

    Reservations for guided tours of the mansion must be made on Recreation.gov. The tour is $11.00 and are at 10, 11, 2, 3, and 4; masks are optional. The estate is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds and outbuildings are free.

  • Information

    Natchez Visitor Center Closed

    The Natchez Visitor Center is closed for the renovation of the public lobby area. For those seeking visitor information, we direct you to VisitNatchez at the Depot on Boundary Street. Or their website, VisitNatchez.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Information

    Face masks are now optional

    As Covid-related numbers have dipped below the CDC determined High Rate of Transmission in Adams County, Mississippi, face masks are no longer required in all NPS buildings at Natchez National Historical Park. Wearing of face masks is optional.

Hours

Natchez National Historical Park

Usual hours: Natchez National Historical Park
Every day9:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)

The Natchez Visitor Center is currently closed due to the installation of a new HVAC system. Melrose is open 7 days a week with guided tours of the mansion at 10:00, 11:00 am, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Reservations for the tour should be made on Recreation.gov. The first floor of the William Johnson House is open although the second floor containing the family living quarters remains closed at this time. The Fort Rosalie site is open daily from sunup to sundown, as is the Forks of the Road site.

Visitor centers

Natchez Visitor Center

Natchez Visitor Center

Usual hours: Natchez Visitor Center
Every dayClosed

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

The Natchez Visitor Center is currently closed for repairs.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Natchez Visitor Center

Melrose Visitor Center

Melrose Visitor Center

Usual hours: Melrose Visitor Center
Every day8:30AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

Melrose is open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Guided tours of the mansion are offered at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Reservations for the house tour must be made on Recreation.gov.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Melrose Visitor Center

William Johnson House Visitor Center

William Johnson House Visitor Center

Usual hours: William Johnson House Visitor Center
Every day8:30AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

The William Johnson House visitor contact station and adjoining exhibit hall are open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: William Johnson House Visitor Center

About this park

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.