Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8am the second Wednesday of every month and select other days. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Tickets:
- Regular Garden Admission
- Free for Airlie Members
Airlie Member Tickets: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To receive membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page and then choose the "Member Ticket" option at bottom of page. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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NHC Resident Free Day admission includes: parking, access to the grounds during regular garden hours and seasonal exhibits (Art Exhibit, Native Wildlife Exhibit, and Butterfly House). A valid New Hanover County ID is required to be shown at check-in.
Visitor Reminders:
- Last admittance at 4:30PM. (December 3:30PM)
- Guests must exit the grounds by 5:00PM. (December 4:00PM)
- One New Hanover County ID is valid for 2 adults and any accompanying children.
- Pets and sporting equipment are not allowed.
- Drones are not permitted.
- Private events require a separate reservation and fee.
- Groups coming to the Gardens for photos (amateur or professional) require a separate reservation and fee. This includes prom, maternity, family, engagement, graduation, wedding, etc. Groups without a photo reservation will not be allowed entry. VIEW PHOTO POLICY
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Enjoy an evening in the Gardens for special Member’s-Only Hours. All member tickets must be reserved in advanced. Additional tickets may not be purchased and will be voided. Last entry at 6:30PM.
Airlie Member Admission:
- Individual Member: Admission for 1 Adult
- All other Members: Admission for 2 adults and accompanying children under 18
Member guest passes may be used for admission to this event. Preregistration is not required for guest passes; simply present guest pass at arrival to apply to membership. Each guest will require a valid guest pass.
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You must be signed in to reserve tickets. Membership discount will not appear until checkout. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
Photography Reservation
We are happy to offer a unique backdrop for both amateur and professional photography. Our photography fee provides ongoing fundraising to help maintain the beauty of the gardens and its services. Photography fee covers admission for everyone involved in the reservation.
In the event of rain or inclement weather, a reservation can be rescheduled or canceled with a full refund. We ask that these decisions be made at least one hour prior to a scheduled reservation.
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ELOPEMENT REMINDERS:
Guests: The maximum number of guests for an elopement ceremony is 10. Parking, admission and restroom facilities are available to your guests at no additional cost.
Smoking: Airlie Gardens does not allow smoking in the gardens.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the grounds, though service animals are permitted. Service animals be kept on a leash and waste be picked up and disposed of in a trash can. Please inform Airlie staff if you are expecting service animals at your ceremony, as this will help us inform others and reduce questioning of service animal status.
Decorations & Rentals: Tents, tables, chairs, lighting and décor may not be brought in for elopement ceremonies.
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You're invited to take part in a butterfly release at Airlie Gardens! One of our Environmental Educators will be in our native Butterfly House discussing the butterfly life cycle and the different types of butterflies in the House that week.
Airlie Members: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To redeem membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page then scroll down and select "Member Ticket" option. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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Join our educators and Jill from Wild Bird and Garden for a guided tram ride around the gardens to some of our bird hotspots! This program is ideal for birders of any experience level who may not have the mobility to walk for extended periods of time, who can board and exit our tram. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
Airlie Member Tickets: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To receive membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page and then choose the "Member Ticket" option at bottom of page. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds. Tours are approximately one mile of leisurely walking with frequent stops. Program is held outdoors, in the event of inclement weather we will cancel the walk. Advance registration is required.
This program is included Garden Membership - Airlie Member Tickets: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To receive membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page and then choose the "Member Ticket" option at bottom of page. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
This program will be held outdoors. Pre-registration is required.
Airlie Member Tickets: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To receive membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page and then choose the "Member Ticket" option at bottom of page. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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Join an environmental educator in the classroom to meet one of our ambassador animals! We will learn about native reptile species, their characteristics, and even watch them eat!
*Pre-registration required.
$10/Adults (13+), $5/New Hanover County Residents & Military (with valid ID)
$3/Child (ages 4-12), Children 3 & under are free
Join us for a family-friendly evening of bats! We'll begin with a story under the Airlie Oak, and learn all about why bats are so important to our ecosystems. Then, you'll test your abilities through a series of challenges to see if you could survive in a bat's world! Feel free to bring a blanket, chairs, or snacks for story time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free for Airlie Members with advanced registration
- Pre-registration is required
Airlie Members: Member tickets must be reserved in advance. To redeem membership discount sign-in in the upper right hand corner of this page then scroll down and select "Member Ticket" option. If you have not yet registered for an online account, select REGISTER at the top of page. Information on registration must match your membership card. For questions, please contact us at 910-798-7700.
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Art Explorers is coming to Airlie! Miss Georgia from the Cameron Art Museum is going to Airlie Gardens! Not only are flowers beautiful to look at, but they also provide important food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Learn about some of our spring blooming flowers and plant your own native wildflower seed to take home and support pollinators in your own yard!
Garden admission is included with this program. Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddler and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Space is limited so preregister to guarantee your spot!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this event is handled through Airlie Gardens, and takes place at Airlie Gardens.
Child (Ages 4-12): $3; Adult (13+): $9; Military (w/ valid ID): $5
New Hanover County Resident (w/ valid ID): $5; Children 2 and under: free