Reynolda House, Museum Of American Art, And Gardens

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 – October 8, 2024

In November 2023, Reynolda’s original 1913 Lord & Burnham Greenhouse began extensive restoration and rehabilitation. It will reopen as the Brown Family Conservatory on October 8, 2024. In addition, a new Reynolda Welcome Center, adjacent to the Conservatory, will open at the same time. The Conservatory and Welcome Center will open to the public at 1:30pm. 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, will house 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 will introduce 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 will include 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, Thursday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm and Sunday, 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Reynolda House Fall Programs For Children

Young Explorers

This program for ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult, provides hands-on learning about the natural world around us. Registration is required. The cost is $8 for youth, $6 for Members, and Friends of the Reynolda Gardens at the family level or above. Programs run from 10am to 11am on the dates listed. Emails will be sent with locations. For more information and to register, click here. Dates and themes:

• Sept 4 – Ponds at Reynolda • Sept 18 – Birding at Reynolda • Oct 2 – Signs of the Beaver
• Oct 16 – Natural Seed Selection & Conservation • Oct 30 – Pumpkins & Gourds
• Nov 6 – Begonias in the Brown Family Conservatory
• Nov 20 – African Violets in the Brown Family Conservatory

Mornings At Reynolda: Series 1

This program for ages 3- 5, accompanied by an adult, promotes reading readiness and visual literacy. Participants will explore Reynolda through activities encouraging dramatic play, music, movement, nature exploration, and art-making. Registration is required for the full series, $50 per child, $40 Member Youth, or Single Session, $18 per child, $14.40 per Member Youth. Programs run from 10am to 11:30am and will be held in the formal gardens and grounds and indoors in the museum. For more information and to register, click here. Dates and themes:

• Sept 6 – Collection of Artifacts at Reynolda • Sept 20 – Trees of Reynolda • Sept 27 – Founders Vision

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.