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JC Raulston Arboretum

Arboretum · Botanical garden · Raleigh, NC

NC State University garden in Raleigh with a large collection of plants suited to the Southeast. Open every day of the year with free admission and limited free parking.

JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, North Carolina. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Daderot · October 2011 · Public domain
AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationRaleigh, North Carolina

4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
April 1 to Sept. 30: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 8am-7pm. Oct. 1 to March 31: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.
Admission details
The arboretum is open to the public year-round at no cost.
Parking
Limited free parking in the arboretum lot and along Beryl Road.
Contact
919-515-3132
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Most gardens have paths suitable for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers; some unpaved paths are limited. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist