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Expansive view of illuminated fountain show with large upper fountains in shades of purple, and lower fountains in green and red.
Carol DeGuiseppi
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

White roses cascade over a gray stone wall, with coral-colored roses in the foreground and topiaries in the background.

Gardens

Rose Garden in Bloom

This old-fashioned climbing rose, Rosa ′Direktor Benschop′, also known as City of York, is the oldest rose growing in our formal Rose Garden, which was first planted by our founder Pierre S. du Pont in 1938.

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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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Reflective pools with purple waterlilies in the foreground, with glass greenhouses in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Waterlily Court

Serving as the completion of Longwood Reimagined, this elegant, masterfully curated garden stuns with its quiet pools of aquatic treasures and luminous blooms. With 100 varieties of hardy and tropical waterlilies, lotus, and South American water-platters—which adorn the pools starting in late May—a spectacular showcase awaits you.

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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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Garden Learning Experiences of a Lifetime
A botanical garden featuring a pond in the front right corner, and an early spring landscape surrounding it.

Garden Learning Experiences of a Lifetime

By Laurel Dunning, Vânia Pereira, Anastasia Sallen, Clare Shearman, and E. Yvette Weaver, on May 21, 2025
Elegance in Every Detail: A Legacy of Fountain Design
The Main Fountain Garden at Longwood with its fountains at night lit up in an array of colors.

Elegance in Every Detail: A Legacy of Fountain Design

By Katie Mobley, on May 14, 2025
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 round dining table set with a sage green table cloth, a bright flower arrangement, and wine glasses
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