Plan Your Visit | Tryon Palace

To enjoy all we have to offer, please plan on spending at least a half day or more.

Ticket Options

Whether you want to learn more about Tryon Palace and the Kitchen Office with a tour, explore the Stable Office and beautiful gardens, or discover a special exhibit at the North Carolina History Center, Tryon Palace has an experience for you. We offer several ticket options to accommodate your schedule and specific interests – Garden Passes, Galleries and Garden Passes, and One Day Passes. One Day Passes may be purchased online ahead of your visit to assure your tour time fits your itinerary. Garden Passes and Galleries and Garden Passes are purchased onsite on the day of your visit.

We offer Outlander tours on the third Saturday of every month, and other special tours throughout the year. Group options are available for groups of ten or more. Throughout the year we offer special symposiums and lectures on a broad range of inspiring subjects. Check our Calendar to see what is offered during your planned visit. Many visitors plan their visits around our special events, such as Glorious Fourth in July, Garden Lovers’ Weekends in April and October, Winterfeast in March, and our Candlelight Holiday Celebration in December.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Once you’ve set a date for your visit, plan on joining us at the North Carolina History Center (529 S. Front Street) in New Bern, North Carolina. Here you may purchase tickets, pick up maps and information, view an orientation film, and visit gallery exhibits. At the North Carolina History Center, you can explore exhibits and galleries and our Museum Store. Afterwards, have a relaxing meal overlooking the Trent River at Lawson’s on the Creek Café.