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On View Now–March 23, 2025

Winter Wonder

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Gardens Admission Availability

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  1. Wed. Oct 10
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Wed. Oct 10Timed Tickets Required Timed Member Reservations Not Required
  1. 10:00 am

 

    Complimentary Guest Tickets Accepted

    Complimentary Guest Tickets are for one-time general admission and not valid for specially ticketed events and blackout days (all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during A Longwood Christmas and every day December 25 through January 3). Check your tickets for additional restrictions.

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Your New Garden Experience

Explore brand new spaces years in the making—including our sprawling new West Conservatory and its islands of plants, our beloved Cascade Garden in a new custom glasshouse, and imaginative new outdoor landscapes decked out for the holiday season. 

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Upcoming Classes

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Gardens

Kangaroo-paws

Anigozanthos or kangaroo-paws are native to southwestern Australia where they grow in well-drained soil in full sun and are pollinated by birds, who feed on the nectar. They are popular cut flowers and potted plants in the United States.

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Upcoming Performances

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  • Doppelflöte
    Keys on the Longwood Organ

    Free Concert

    Doppelflöte

    Free with Gardens admission. Flute and organ duo Doppelflöte is known for their impeccable ensemble, expansion of repertoire, and for their ability to connect with the audience. 

    January 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm
  • Kennett Symphony
    Kennett Symphony Masterworks 2

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    Kennett Symphony

    The Kennett Symphony Orchestra has been an integral part of the artistic community for more than 75 years and is renowned for its refined and impassioned performances.

    March 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm
  • David Christopher
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    Free Concert

    David Christopher

    Free with Gardens admission. David Christopher is conductor and music director of Delaware ChoralArts, and organist and director of music for The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in Wilmington, DE.

    February 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm
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The New 1906

Join us in our exquisite new dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking our iconic Main Fountain Garden. With plush seating, soaring ceilings, and bespoke furniture crafted from reclaimed wood from Longwood trees, every detail of this remarkable space is designed to delight and inspire. Enjoy new, imaginative selections crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients for an unparalleled dining experience. Advance reservations recommended.

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From Our Blog

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Labeling Longwood Reimagined
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Labeling Longwood Reimagined

By Kristina Aguilar, on January 15, 2025
Inside Look: The Fellows Program
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Inside Look: The Fellows Program

By Laurel Dunning, Vânia Pereira, Anastasia Sallen, Clare Shearman, and E. Yvette Weaver, on January 8, 2025
Creative Magic, Just in Time for Christmas
The Ballroom at Longwood Gardens willed with Christmas trees.

Creative Magic, Just in Time for Christmas

By Katie Testa, on January 1, 2025
Meet the Music Room Magic-Makers
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Meet the Music Room Magic-Makers

By Katie Mobley, on December 18, 2024
A Translucent Tree, A Work of Art
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A Translucent Tree, A Work of Art

By Katie Mobley, on December 11, 2024
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February 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Science Series: Reimagining a Landscape Under Glass: Mediterranean Seasonal Plants

Free with Gardens Admission. Join Floriculture Manager John Leader as he delves into the amazing plants in our West Conservatory and all that goes into growing and maintaining them.

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