Self-Guided School Groups

A child—with a ponytail, red zippered-warmup jacket, and colorful floral quilted backpack—skims a blue net along a meadow with yellow flowers in the foreground and taller green foliage in the background
Cathy Thompson

Enjoy a day within our living classroom where you set the pace while engaging your students in meaningful exploration.

Prices

For groups with 15 or more students

Students (Ages 4–18): $5
Adult Chaperones (Ages 19+): $21

Reservations are suggested for all self-guided school groups. A major credit card is required at the time of booking to hold the reservation. 

Chaperones

A ratio of 1 chaperone to 5 students is required.
All children must be with an adult chaperone (19+) at all times.
All guests must observe Garden etiquette guidelines. Adult chaperones are responsible for communicating these guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests, exhibit and plant collections.

Teacher Resources

View a printable map with child-friendly highlights to help teachers and chaperones navigate the Gardens.

Teachers are more than welcome to use the pre- and post-activities that were designed for educator–guided groups. 

Lunch Space

Longwood does not have a lunch space inside the Gardens to accommodate school groups with bag lunches.

Food is available to purchase in our Café.

We offer a Picnic Area located across the street from the main parking lot (2-minute drive) for Longwood visitors, available seasonally (mid-April through early-October). Please note that picnicking or bringing outside food or beverages (except water) is not permitted in other areas of the Gardens. Please plan on having your lunch before or after your visit, as re-entry to the Gardens is not currently permitted. 

Personal Belongings

Please leave all personal belongings on your bus or at your school. We do not have facilities to store personal belongings while you visit.

Visiting Tips & Garden Etiquette

We have compiled Visiting Tips and answers to Frequently Asked Questions to help you make the most of your experience. Please review these in advance and with your group. Be sure to review our calendar of events to plan your day.

Book Your Visit

Contact our Group Visits office at 610.388.5210

Not a School Group? 

If you are bringing a group of youth not affiliated with any school, click here.

Questions? Please contact:

Group Visits Office
E-mail: groupvisits@longwoodgardens.org
Phone: 610.388.5223

 

Self-Guided Resources

Additional Resources