COVID-19 Management

UPDATE AS OF 3/16/2020: In an effort to protect the health and safety of our guests, visitors, volunteers, and staff, all Tryon Palace events are canceled through April 17. Please pay attention to our social media and website regarding individual attention rescheduling and postponement dates. If you are currently a ticketholder for an event, Tryon Palace staff will contact you shortly regarding rescheduling your ticket. Please pay attention to our social media and website regarding individual attention rescheduling and postponement dates. If you are currently a ticketholder for an event, Tryon Palace staff will contact you shortly regarding rescheduling your ticket. The New Bern Academy Museum will be closed through April 17. During that time, staff will be conducting a thorough cleaning and sanitation of the museum, including specialized cleaning for technological equipment and collection items exposed to the public. In an effort to support social distancing, Tryon Palace is requiring telework for all staff who are able. Only essential staff will be allowed on site, and only to perform imperative actions for the safety and security of our site and collections. Staff time on site will be restricted and staggered work schedules will be adopted. We thank you for your continued patience and support as we – like the rest of the world – face this evolving issue with upmost care and concern for public safety. Please pay attention to our social media and website for further announcements. 

The State of North Carolina is taking the COVIS-19 seriously, and taking the proper precautions to stop the spread of the virus. For any updates, and best practices, go to www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus