Festival of Fountains

Now–September 27, 2026
Explore the Season

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for Festival of Fountains

Please note, Member reservations are required to visit Fridays–Sundays after 3:00 pm. Members can make free reservations at the Member Portal.

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

Gardens

Waterlily Court

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, a spectacular showcase awaits you.

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A series of fountains with water in basketweave formation, one with a hint of purple light, rise from octagonal pools against a backdrop of green trees and blue sky.

Main Fountain Garden

Fountain Performances

Our Main Fountain Garden dazzles with playful daytime shows and exhilarating Illuminated Fountain Performances. Now through November 1, 2026.

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Enjoy these performances in our Open Air Theatre

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Science Series

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Upcoming Classes

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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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From Our Blog

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Cool and Crisp Summer Recipes from 1906
An over-the-shoulder close-up of a chef using kitchen tweezers to place a delicate orange edible flower petal onto a plated dish consisting of vibrant green sorbet, sliced fresh strawberries, and green nasturtium leaves in a wide white ceramic bowl.

Cool and Crisp Summer Recipes from 1906

By Jourdan Cole, on July 1, 2026
Gardens of the Future, Realized
A close of of a section of a wood stump with mushrooms growing on it, surrounded by purple flowering orchids.

Gardens of the Future, Realized

By Melanie De La Cruz, Joshua Ferris, and Ellie Schlehr with Andy Gurka, on June 24, 2026
Where Craft and Nature Converge
A close-up of an empty, highly ornate Kusamono pot displayed on a dark red, polished wooden stand with curved, decorative legs. The ceramic pot is designed to resemble a delicate, fluted seashell or ruffled flower blossom, featuring a white interior and a heavily textured rim highlighted with soft pink and green glazes.

Where Craft and Nature Converge

By Katie Mobley, on June 17, 2026
Growing Leaders, Globally
A high-angle view looking down into a large glass conservatory from an upper metal catwalk. The architecture features a soaring white grid-patterned glass roof and tall concrete walls lined with massive arched windows. Lush green tree ferns and palms grow thickly across the ground level below.

Growing Leaders, Globally

By Jennifer Dick, Carmen Grey, Yan Li, and Nathaniel Cody, on June 10, 2026
Discover a Rare Display of Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
An asymmetrical, windswept azalea bonsai tree completely covered in deep pink flowers, with the canopy dramatically leaning toward the left. The tree features a thick, pale grey curving trunk and is showcased in a contrasting, bright yellow-green glazed ceramic bowl.

Discover a Rare Display of Satsuki Azalea Bonsai

By Katie Mobley, on June 3, 2026
Dining chairs and long table covered with dark green tablecloth, with individual place settings decorated with yellow calla lilies and a large overhead floral display of green palm leaves, ferns, and a variety of yellow flowers.

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Private Events at Longwood

Your most extraordinary occasions deserve an extraordinary setting. Welcome your guests to a world apart in the living, breathing beauty of Longwood Gardens.

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SELECT WEEKENDS MAY–OCTOBER 2026

Fountain Fest Weekends

Ready for weekends full of wonder? Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

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