Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, inspiring people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the arts.
Vision Statement
Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world. We strive for innovation in horticulture and display. We present the arts in an unparalleled setting to bring pleasure and inspire the imagination of our guests. We contribute to society through excellent and diverse education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship, and cultural and community engagement.
Chrysanthemum Festival
Beginning October 19
Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.
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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now
Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.
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Open Air Theatre Fountains
Autumn shows through Nov. 22
The Open Air Theatre fountains come alive with musical fountain shows daily! Enjoy 5-minute shows every hour on the hour, from 10:00 am until one hour before Gardens close.
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Yuletide Buffet
December 20–23 & 26–31; 3:00–8:00 pm
Join friends and family at this sumptuous holiday feast! The menu includes a variety of meats, vegetables, soup, rolls, desserts and beverages.
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What's in Bloom
A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.
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Read Longwood's Blog
Learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at Longwood with our new blog, Longwood Gardens: Behind the Plants. Don't miss what our staff are saying about some of our most popular areas of the Gardens.
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