NOTICE: Only private guided tours are available at this time. Request are taken on a case by case basis. Request forms are available on the website - search private tours. Otherwise, feel free to wonder on own! The Botanical Garden, one of the largest natural botanical gardens in the southeast, features nature trails, carnivorous plant collections, perennial borders, aquatics and herb gardens. Also an education center, gallery, gift shop with outdoor patio space and native plant landscaping.

Business Continuity-General

Temporarily Closed:
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General-General

Gift Shop:
Parking Information: Parking on-site
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Attractions-General

Admission Information: Free

Overview-Hours

Hours - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours - Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hours - Monday: Closed
Hours - Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours - Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Facility Info

Description The North Carolina Botanical Garden has been a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 40 years. The Garden’s mission is to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. The Education Center celebrates relationships between humans and nature through the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Open breezeways, comfortable porches, natural light in every room, beautiful native plant landscaping, and educational exhibits inform, delight, and invite visitors into the gardens and nature trails. The Reeves Auditorium and seminar/classrooms support the environmental, conservation, and horticultural community of our state and region and offer rental spaces to groups and organizations. The building and surrounding gardens have become a center of learning about the science and enjoyment of plants and nature.
Largest Room 1595
Total Sq. Ft. 7400
Reception Capacity 200
Space Notes The design of the Education Center sets new standards for environmentally friendly public buildings in our region, and is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum public building in North Carolina. All programs and events encourage “green” and sustainable practices. The Reeves Auditorium offers a catering prep area for banquet events and built in audio-visual equipment. This venue provides a unique natural setting and is designed for universal access. Along with meeting rooms, the Education Center has a gift shop, native plant sales area, an art exhibit gallery and is surrounded by trails for walking and hiking.
Theatre Capacity 200
Banquet Capacity 120
Number of Rooms 6
Classroom Capacity 120

North Carolina Botanical Garden