Reynolda House, Museum Of American Art, And Gardens

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The Reynolda House and Historic District, set in what is now the Buena Vista neighborhood of Winston-Salem, was once the 1,067-acre estate of the Reynolds family’s tobacco barons Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband Richard Joshua (R. J.) Reynolds. The Reynolda Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Reynolda House Museum of American Art

• 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
• 336-758-5150
• Reynolda House Website

Designed by architect Charles Barton Keen, Reynolda House was built in 1917 by Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband, Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Reynolda House was home to two generations of the Reynolds family. The house originally occupied the center of a 1,067-acre estate. In 1965, the house opened to the public as an institution dedicated to the arts and education and, in 1967, as an art museum. Today, Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premier collection of American art from the colonial period to the present, and the Babcock Wing Gallery features continually changing exhibitions. Most recently, the ping pong room in the basement was restored and is available to try your hand at. Special events are also held at the house.

Reynolda House Admission

• General admission: $18 for adults
• Museum members, children 18 and under, college students with valid ID, military personnel with ID, Forsyth County Library Pass, Museums for All, EBT card holder: FREE
• Employees of Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with valid ID (plus one guest): FREE

Reynolda House Hours

• Tues-Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
• Sun, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
• Closed Mondays, Month of January, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Winter Holiday December 23-25

Reynolda Gardens And Grounds

• 100 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, NC
• 336-758-5593
• Reynolda Gardens Website

Open to the public and always free, Reynolda Gardens and grounds are open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Immerse yourself in the colorful gardens, peaceful walking trails, and waterfall. Visit the greenhouse and see the Japanese tea houses and log cabin playhouse. See what garden events are happening.

New Greenhouse And Welcome Center

In November 2023, Reynolda’s original 1913 Lord & Burnham Greenhouse began extensive restoration and rehabilitation. It reopened as the Brown Family Conservatory on October 8, 2024. In addition, a new Reynolda Welcome Center, adjacent to the Conservatory, opened at the same time. Designed as the public entrance to four acres of formal gardens, the Conservatory features a central domed roof, making it an iconic element in the Reynolda landscape. Through a generous donation from Malcolm and Patricia Brown, the restoration has returned the greenhouse to its original glory while updating it with modern control systems. The restored greenhouse, with its striking curved glass on two wings, houses special seasonal displays and elegant exhibitions of plant species. Themed areas inside the restored Conservatory include an Orangery, a tour of Mediterranean regions, an orchid room, and more. The new Reynolda Welcome Center introduces visitors to all aspects of the historic estate: Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University, and Reynolda Village. The Welcome Center includes opportunities for visitors to purchase plants and other Reynolda-branded retail items. The Conservatory and Welcome Center hours will mirror the Reynolda House Museum of American Art hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm and Sunday, 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Family Fun At Reynolda

March 29 – Garden Sprouts: Waterways of Reynolda

Partnering with Forsyth Creek Week, Reynolda is holding a free family program exploring our waterways. Join expert educators in hands-on activities that bring springs, ponds and wetlands to life. Register now.

April 6 – Family First Workshop: Felt Flower Pins

Create your own felt flower to decorate a bag or wear as a pin. Choose from several different flower options during the workshop and take home patterns and directions to make more at home. Register now.

April 9 – Young Explorers: Snakes At Reynolda

Come to the Gardens and learn about the snakes that slither around Reynolda. They will have artifacts and many pretend play opportunities to help young people learn more about snakes. For ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Additional Young Explorers workshops are held throughout the summer. See below. Register now.

Additional Young Explorers Workshops

April 30 – Peonies and May Day; May 7 – Planting at Reynolda; May 14 – Worms; July 9 – Tadpoles and Frogs;
July 16 – Summer Insects; July 23 – Vegetables Grown at Reynolda; August 6 – Turtles of Reynolda; August 20 – Sunflowers;
August 27 – Ponds of Reynolda; September 3 – Signs of the Beaver

Reynolda Village

• 2201 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
• 336-758-5584
• Reynolda Village Website

Part of the Reynolda Estate grounds and adjacent to Reynolda House, these farm buildings that once served as dairy barns, cattle sheds, and blacksmith shops now house boutique shops, restaurants, and offices.

Shops include several home furnishings stores, men’s, ladies’, children’s designer fashion boutiques, Village Fabric Shop, and The Bookhouse. Painters’ Palette, Uncorked Masterpiece, and the START Wake Forest University student art gallery are among the art-filled options. Fitness and wellness studios include Pure Barre, Naturopathic Health Clinic, European Touch Day Spa, and Village Hair Design.

Restaurants at Reynolda Village include Penny Path Cafe and Crepe Shop, the original Village Tavern, Dough Joe’s, Theodore’s Bar & Market, and May Way Dumplings.

Want To See Winston-Salem’s Best Museums?

Reynolda House is one of the museums to visit in Winston-Salem, but there are others you may be interested in seeing, including a children’s museum, a science museum, and more art museums. Check out our coverage of Winston-Salem’s many museums to plan your next visit!

What shop in Reynolda Village do you like to visit? Tell us in the comments.