Hours of Operation

Tryon Palace Gardens and Grounds, and the NC History Center:

• Monday – Saturday: Open 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday: Open Noon – 5 PM
• Closed for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas (12/23, 12/24 & 12/25) and New Year’s Day

Tours of Governor’s Palace & Kitchen Office:

• Palace tours: Monday – Friday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Saturday 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Sunday 12 noon – 3:30 PM. Last tour is at 3:30 PM
• Kitchen Office is self-touring: Sunday – Friday: 12:00 – 4 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4 PM

​Tryon Palace Museum Store at NC History Center

• Monday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday: 1 PM to 5 PM
• An admission ticket is not required to visit the Museum Store

Craft and Garden Shop on Palace grounds with admission ticket

• Tuesday – Saturday: Check at ticket desk or Museum Store for hours