Visitor Information
General Information
Phone: (919) 515-3132
Fax: (919) 515-5361
Arboretum Location
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606-1446
The JCRA is located in west Raleigh near the NC State Fairgrounds, two miles west of the NC State University's main campus. It is directly across the street from Capitol City Lumber Company.
Detailed directions are provided on this Web site.
Mailing Address
JC Raulston Arboretum
NC State University
Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
Temporary COVID-19 Hours
Open Monday–Friday
9:00 am–4:30 pm and
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Closed Holidays
Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center*
Monday–Friday – 9:00 am–4:30 pm and
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Ruby C. McSwain Education Center*
Monday–Friday – Closed
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
*Buildings are closed on state holidays
The JCRA grounds are open Monday through Friday throughout including holidays. However, entrance to the Arboretum is limited to Raulston Blooms! attendees for most of the day on the fourth Saturday in April. Please check our events calendar for dates, times, and details including information on how to buy tickets. The Visitor Center and McSwain Center are closed on state holidays.
Admission
There is no admission charge, however, donations are encouraged.
Parking
Parking is free and is available in the Arboretum's paved lot and along Beryl Road. Please observe the no parking signs on Beryl Road.
Guided Tours and Field Trips
At this time, the Sunday tours are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
Tours are available to the public free of charge every Sunday at 2:00 pm from March–October.
Guided tours for adults and field trips are available year-round when arranged one month in advance. Tour are $5.00 per person ($50.00 minimum per tour).
Rentals
The JC Raulston Arboretum offers a variety of options for hosting group events, meetings, conferences, weddings, and parties. For more information, please review the rental information on this Web site or contact the JCRA's rental coordinator at jcrarentals@ncsu.edu.
Map of the JC Raulston Arboretum
Be sure to pick up a Visitor Guide inside and outside of the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center or the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center to help guide yourself throughout the Arboretum's gardens and collections.
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