JC Raulston Arboretum
Raleigh, NC Hours and Location

Hours

April–October
8:00 am –8:00 pm

November–March
8:00 am –5:00 pm

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center*
Monday–Friday – 8:00 am –5:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am –2:00 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm –4:00 pm

Ruby C. McSwain Education Center*
Monday–Friday – 8:00 am –5:00 pm

*Buildings closed on state holidays

The JCRA grounds are open every day of the year. However, the Arboretum will be closed to the public on the first Sunday in May so we may hold our annual Gala in the Garden . The Arboretum is also closed for most of the day during Raulston Blooms! in early April. Please check our events calendar for dates, times, and details including information on how to register.

Admission

• Free – admission

There is no admission charge, however, donations are encouraged.

Mission

The mission of the JC Raulston Arboretum is to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, thereby benefiting our communities economically, environmentally, and aesthetically, as well as provide educational experiences to the general public, students of all ages, and the green industry.

Strategic Goals

• Collecting, evaluating, and selecting for introduction landscape plants for their most beneficial economic, ecological, and aesthetic value;
• The gardens as a living laboratory which resides in and complements the curricula of NC State University;
• Educational experiences for plant enthusiasts, Green Industry professionals, adults, and children;
• The Arboretum by compelling casual visitors to become supporting members and long-term stakeholders;
• The Arboretum by successfully marketing the benefits of its facility, events, workshops, programs, and plant sales;
• Fund-raising initiatives of the JC Raulston Arboretum.

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.