The JC Raulston Arboretum is nationally acclaimed teaching and research garden dedicated to promoting a greater diversity of landscape plants. It’s named in honor of its late director and founder, Dr. J. C. Raulston, renowned plantsman and professor of horticultural science at North Carolina State University. Explore ten acres of beautiful gardens and discover plants collected from around the world. JC Raulston Arboretum is free and open to the public. Current hours: Weekdays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Weekends 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Located at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC. We are part of North Carolina State University.