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Purple and blue fountains rise beneath a full moon.
Becca Mathias
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

An abundant bright yellow flower clusters that look like miniature bouquets.

Gardens

Bonsai Courtyard

Join us in our Bonsai Courtyard where living sculptures, including this Lantana—in training since 2018, offer a breathtaking look at what happens when the beauty of nature meets the vision of the bonsai artist.

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One-of-a-Kind Dining Experiences

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 Classes

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

On View Now

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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From Our Blog

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One Planet, One Water
A t-shaped water fountain, with water coming our of both ends of the "t" into a pot.

One Planet, One Water

By Paul Stratman, Chris Cole, and Katie Testa, on August 27, 2025
Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life
An aerial image of a circular garden with a large yew in the center, surrounded in smaller grassy plantings.

Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life

By Jesse Armer, on August 20, 2025
Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect
A wooden bench, in the shade, overlooking a meadow in summer.

Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect

By Steve Van Valin, on August 13, 2025
From Frame to Field: Documenting and Protecting Native Orchids
Two large red books, standing up, with the title "Orchids" in gold lettering.

From Frame to Field: Documenting and Protecting Native Orchids

By Gillian Hayward and Peter Zale, Ph.D., on August 6, 2025
Heat-Loving Annuals: Top Picks for the Summer Garden
Tall purple triangular flowers in front of large yellow flowering shrubs.

Heat-Loving Annuals: Top Picks for the Summer Garden

By Patrick Greenwald, on July 30, 2025
A dining table set with food with an illuminated fountain show in the background

Distinctive Dining at 1906

Delight in garden-inspired dining where seasonal flavors, elegant ambiance, and culinary artistry create an unforgettable experience. Nestled beneath the iconic Main Conservatory and overlooking the dazzling Main Fountain Garden, 1906 redefines what it means to dine in style. Advance reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome at the Bar and Lounge.

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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