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
Hours
Memorial Weekend Friday through August)
Garden Visitation
Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Ruby C. McSwain Education Center
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am–7:00 pm
September to Memorial Weekend Friday
Garden Visitation
Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Ruby C. McSwain Education Center
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Buildings are closed on state holidays
The JCRA grounds are open every day of the week throughout the year including holidays. However, entrance to the Arboretum is limited to Raulston Blooms! attendees for most of the day on the last 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.
Guidelines for Your Visit
Please review the Arboretum's visitor guidelines and photographer guidelines prior to your visit.
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
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. Or you can use our online map.
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