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The more you look, the more wonderful things you will find at Tryon Palace.  Our amazing collections of paintings, furniture, archives, books, toys, textiles, tools, and other decorative arts lend authenticity to our historic sites. More than that, they provide a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who have lived and worked in Tryon Palace and the surrounding homes.

Permanent and rotating exhibits, research materials, and an expansive, diverse collection provide visitors and researchers with more opportunity for insight into life and culture in New Bern and eastern North Carolina.

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