Operating Hours & Seasons

Forks of the Road

The exhibit area at the Forks of the Road site is open daily from sunup to sundown.

Fort Rosalie

The Fort Rosalie site is open daily from sunup to sundown.

Melrose

Melrose is open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Guided tours of the mansion are offered at 9:00 am, 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. The grounds and outbuildings are open and are free to the public.

Melrose is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year;s Day.

Natchez Visitor Center

Currently, the Natchez Visitor Center is closed due to construction associated with the installation of a new HVAC system. Those seeking tourism information are encouraged to visit the offices of VisitNatchez at 500 Main Street in downtown Natchez or their website at VisitNatchez.org.

The William Johnson House

The first floor visitor center and adjoining exhibit hall reopened to the public on Sept. 1. The second floor family living quarters remains closed at this time.

The William Johnson House is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.