Natchez National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-17 to 2026-12-11; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: 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.

Park alert: 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.

Park alert: 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.

Park alert: 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.

Getting there

Natchez National Historical Park Headquarters and the Natchez Visitor Center is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Canal Street in Natchez, MS. Melrose Estate is located at 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120. The William Johnson House is located at 212 State Street, Natchez, MS 39120.

Weather & when to go

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water - heat exhaustion is common if you are not prepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.

Visitor center

Natchez Visitor Center — The Natchez Visitor Center is currently closed for repairs. — The Natchez Visitor Center is located right before your cross the Mississippi River bridge into Louisiana at the intersection of Canal Street and John R. Junkin Drive.

Facilities on the park map

1 visitor information.

History

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places