Front of Eudora Welty’s 1925 Tudor Revival house, a National Historic Landmark in Jackson, Mississippi.
Stacks of books on an antique couch in front of the bookshelves in the Eudora Welty house living room.
Close up of pink tea rose blossom at the Eudora Welty House & Garden with arbor in the background.

Eudora Welty House & Garden

See where the Pulitzer Prize-winning author lived, entertained, and wrote her stories.

House tours are given Tuesday–Friday at 9 & 11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m., and Saturdays at 1 & 3 p.m.

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Step Inside One Writer’s World

Discover what inspired one of America’s most significant authors through guided tours of her home, interpretive museum exhibits, and a walk through her historic botanical garden.

Eudora Welty as a young woman seated behind a large open book, with one arm folded across the pages and one hand at her cheek.
WELTY
Front of the Tudor Revival house next door to the Welty House which serves as the Eudora Welty House & Garden Education and Visitors Center.
THE MUSEUM
Front of Eudora Welty’s Smith-Corona electric typewriter on the wooden desk in her bedroom at the Eudora Welty House & Garden.
THE HOUSE
Two pink and white camellia blossoms at the Eudora Welty House & Garden on a green camellia bush planted by Eudora Welty.
THE GARDEN

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, April 18

Eudora Welty's 117th Birthday Bash

Celebrate Eudora’s 117th birthday with us! The festivities begin Friday, April 17 with free tours of the Welty House, free cupcakes on the Side Porch, and free crafts in the Visitor Center all day.
Wednesday, April 22

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, April 28

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, April 29

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 5

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 6

Book Signing with Kathryn Stockett

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Mississippi Book Festival Execut
Wednesday, May 6

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 7

Paint & Sip

Looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Join us for a Paint & Sip workshop on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 13

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 19

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 20

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 26

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 27

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 28

Book Signing with Jesmyn Ward

Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an event with Jesmyn Ward and Ebony Lumumba for Ward'
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