Plan Your Visit
ALL ADMISSION TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED ONLINE! TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONSITE.
CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day (11/26), Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25) and New Years Day (1/1)
All tickets must be pre-purchased online*. Valid for any date and time, within our regular hours of operation. Includes parking, access to the grounds and featured exhibits.
General Admission | $9
New Hanover Resident, with ID | $5
Military, with ID | $5
Children, 4-12 | $3
Airlie Members, AHS Members, Museums for All* | FREE, show membership card or ID for entry
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What to Bring: Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses, Refillable Water Bottle, Comfortable Shoes, Camera (see Photography Policy) and Face Covering
Leave at Home: Pets & Emotional Support Animals, Sporting Equipment
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Wheelchair checkout is currently unavailable.
Buildings, restrooms and most garden pathways are wheelchair and stroller accessible. A wheelchair is available on a first come, first served basis. There is not a fee for this service, however an ID is required for wheelchair checkout.
Tram Service has been temporarily suspended.
We offer a 7-passenger tram service that is included with general admission. Trams cannot be reserved and are operated on a first come, first served basis.
Tram Schedule
Guided Tours have been temporarily suspended.
Discover the rich history, horticulture and ecology with a docent-led tour. We recommend contacting us at least two weeks in advance to coordinate your reservation. All tours require a reservation and are only offered on weekdays.
Guided Tour InformationWe are happy to provide a unique backdrop for both amateur and professional photographers. All portrait photography and commercial shoots require a reservation and fee. Cellphone, nature photography, and casual picture taking is permitted on the grounds. Drones are not permitted to fly.
Airlie Gardens is located right off of US-17/Oleander Drive and is convenient to Interstate 40. Located at 300 Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC, the Garden is just minutes northeast of downtown Wilmington and is close to Wrightsville Beach and many other area attractions, accommodations and dining.
Driving Directions to Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700