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On View Now–September 28, 2025

Festival of Fountains

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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.

Fountain Performances

Large drooping lavender-colored blooms of paulownia trees cover the trees and the lawn along a garden walkway.

Gardens

Princess-tree in Bloom

This deciduous tree produces large, fragrant, panicles of lavender flowers in the spring. The wood of this fast growing tree is highly prized and used to make furniture and musical instruments.

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A winding path cuts through a glasshouse filled with bold tropical leaves, finely textured glaucous plants, and columns of stone and plantings.

October 15 & 16, 2025

Designing Change

Landscape Continuity in an Age of Uncertainty

Join us for an international symposium on the future of natural and built landscapes as we face climate change, political turmoil, and technological advancements. Curated by Anita Berrizbeitia, Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, this two-day symposium welcomes landscape architects and designers, preservationists, ecologists, thought leaders, and industry professionals to our Gardens to engage with world-renowned speakers and enjoy many opportunities for discussion.

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Upcoming Performances

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Spring in the Bonsai Courtyard

Join us for the first spring in our new Bonsai Courtyard—where living sculptures, including rare azaleas and flowering specimens, offer a breathtaking look at what happens when the beauty of nature meets the vision of the bonsai artist.

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Closeup of bright orange flower amid green foliage.

May 16 & 17, 2025

Pennsylvania Native Species Day

We’re proudly joining gardens across the state in celebrating the fourth annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day. Join us for a variety of walks and talks and a chance to meet representatives from organizations with a focus on native species.

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Upcoming Classes

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A table is set with a variety of beautifully presented food dishes, with one hand reaching across from each side of the table, clinking glasses of red and white wine.

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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A Dazzling Return: Our Waterlily Court
An almost unfurled white waterlily growing in a pool, surrounded by green leaves.

A Dazzling Return: Our Waterlily Court

By Katie Mobley, on May 7, 2025
Planting with Purpose: Native and Noteworthy Plants
White flowers blooming on the branch of a dogwood tree.

Planting with Purpose: Native and Noteworthy Plants

By Lea Johnson, Jessica Turner-Skoff, and Katie Testa , on April 30, 2025
Celebrating the Heart of Longwood: Our Volunteers
Three people holding clipboards and wearing backpacks, in a meadow looking at plants.

Celebrating the Heart of Longwood: Our Volunteers

By Lorrie Hamilton, on April 23, 2025
A Rare Bonsai Book Mystery
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A Rare Bonsai Book Mystery

By Gillian Hayward and Kevin Bielicki, on April 16, 2025
A Spring Evening Stroll Through the Garden
Blurry yellow flowers on a hillside at dusk.

A Spring Evening Stroll Through the Garden

By Patrick Greenwald, on April 9, 2025
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Elevate Your Next Event

Welcome the summer season (or plan beyond!) with an event in our Gardens. With bright, inviting spaces, featuring stunning views and culinary artistry, our Gardens serve as the perfect place for an event that captures the beauty and vibrancy of the season. From corporate events, to social celebrations, to wedding receptions ... we can’t wait to welcome you.

Find out more about Events at Longwood