Tryon Palace is a historic palace, gardens and history center in New Bern, Craven County, in North Carolina's Eastern Plain & Inner Banks. Adult admission is $20. Hours: Ticket desk, North Carolina History Center: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; Ticket desk, Waystation: Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; closed Mondays and Tuesdays; NC History Center galleries: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun noon – 5 p.m. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mon–Sat)official hours below
- Admission$20 adults
- WhereNew BernCraven County, Eastern Plain & Inner Banks
- DogsNot allowed
About Tryon Palace
Reconstructed 1770 colonial governor's palace in New Bern with costumed guides, 21 acres of gardens and the North Carolina History Center.
- 50-minute guided Governor's Palace tours
- More than 21 acres of colonial revival gardens
- NC History Center regional museum and Pepsi Family Center interactive exhibit (Wed-Sat 10-3, closed January)
- Special exhibits in the Duffy and Gateway Galleries need no admission
Size and length: 21+ acres of gardens and grounds
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: $20 adults. Parking: Yes, free. Ample parking with handicapped spaces in front of the NC History Center entrance and at the Eden Street lot o.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mon–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed; trained and certified service animals are
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Goose Creek State Park is about 27 miles away (straight line).
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Tryon Palace Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenMon–Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- OpenSun12 p.m.–4 p.m.
- OpenWed–Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- OpenSun12 p.m.–4 p.m.
- NC History Center galleriesMon–Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Sun noon – 5 p.m.
- Gardens open until 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time and 5 p.m. during Standard Time
- Palace tours (50 min, reservation of tour time required): Mon-Sat 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Ticket desk, North Carolina History Center: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM
- Ticket desk, Waystation: Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- NC History Center galleries: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun noon – 5 p.m.
- Gardens open until 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time and 5 p.m. during Standard Time
- Palace tours (50 min, reservation of tour time required): Mon-Sat 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30; Sun 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, December 26 and New Year's Day
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- One Day Pass: adults$20.00
- Galleries & Gardens Pass: adults$15.00
- Gardens Pass: adults$10.00
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 27, 2026.
- One Day Pass: adults $20; youth ages 6-14 $10 (Palace tour, Kitchen Office, gardens and NC History Center galleries)
- Galleries & Gardens Pass: adults $15; youth 6-14 $8 (no Palace tour)
- Gardens Pass: adults $10; youth 6-14 $5
- Page text lists youth as ages 6-14; under-6 pricing not stated on the lines read
Parking: Yes, free. Ample parking with handicapped spaces in front of the NC History Center entrance and at the Eden Street lot on the west side of the Palace grounds.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 529 S. Front Street (NC History Center); Waystation at 610 Pollock Street
- Map point: 35.10711,-77.04329, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: tryonpalace.org/plan-your-visit/tickets
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed; trained and certified service animals are permitted.
- Accessibility: Palace tour involves climbing stairs (contact Ticket Desk for options); some garden paths have uneven terrain; strollers not allowed in the Governor's Palace but may be parked in covered walkways, permitted in the NC History Center; restrooms with changing tables in the History Center, Waystation and next to the Stable Office.
Near Tryon Palace
- 1Goose Creek State ParkState Parkabout 27 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in New Bern
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music by Candlelight (Tryon Palace) | Fri, Dec 4 (7:00-9:00 PM) | New Bern · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
| Candlelight at Tryon Palace | Dec 12-19 | New Bern · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Eastern Plain & Inner Banks events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tryon Palace cost?
$20 adults. One Day Pass: adults $20; youth ages 6-14 $10 (Palace tour, Kitchen Office, gardens and NC History Center galleries); Galleries & Gardens Pass: adults $15; youth 6-14 $8 (no Palace tour); Gardens Pass: adults $10; youth 6-14 $5
What are the hours at Tryon Palace?
Ticket desk, North Carolina History Center: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; Ticket desk, Waystation: Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring a dog to Tryon Palace?
Pets are not allowed; trained and certified service animals are permitted.
What We Could Not Verify
- Main phone number not read on pages fetched (group tours line 252-639-3524 is on the page)
- Zip code not read on pages fetched
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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