Displays & Exhibitions

Five tall narrow dark green cypress trees are decorated with white lights, accompanied by a Christmas tree decorated in white in the left foreground, and other holiday and tropical plants.
Becca Mathias

Experience our dazzling seasonal displays that elevate the art of horticulture and our special exhibitions that help you explore and connect to Longwood.

Upcoming Events

One large deciduous tree and other background trees are lit with Christmas lights, as viewed through closeup strands of colored Christmas lights in the foreground.
A Longwood Christmas

Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights, how-did-they-do-that displays, and spectacular beauty at every turn.

November 22, 2024–January 12, 2025
A glass model of a conservatory sits amid an outdoor miniature railway, overhung with holiday lights.
Garden Railway presented by Chase

Free with Gardens Admission. Celebrate the tradition of our whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway.

Now–January 12, 2025
Sun streams through the ceiling and windows of a glass house, creating patterns of light and shadow on the plants and water features inside.
Winter Wonder

Ever-changing and always stunning, this season is all about bold blooms, textural touches, and grand displays under glass.

January 17–March 23, 2025
A sea of pink and red tulips fills the foreground with a brick house sitting amongst green trees is in the distance
Spring Blooms

Breathe in the fresh air, watch as the landscape awakens, and savor the beauty of spring in our Gardens.

March 29–May 4, 2025
Festival of Fountains

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

May 9–September 28, 2025
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Stroll Through Spring

Seasonal Beauty

Enjoy these quiet walks through the beauty of spring, including daffodils, magnolias, and cherry trees.

Gardens Spotlight

We’ve dug into photo and video archives to share the inspiration and beauty of favorite past displays. Enjoy spring splendor from 2018.

Tulip Time—Flower Garden Walk

Enjoy this video of tulips, snapdragons, daffodils, and more in spectacular peak bloom along Flower Garden Walk.

Tulip Time—Idea Garden

Join Garden Manager Roger Davis as he shares spring’s quintessential flower in full bloom in our Idea Garden.

Spring Beauty in Peirce’s Woods

Join Senior Horticulturist Pandora Young on a virtual tour of her favorite plants in glorious bloom.

Wonderful Wisteria

Escape to our Gardens as you enjoy this stunning video showcasing our beautiful wisteria in bloom.

Peony Paradise

Take a virtual stroll through our colorful Peony Garden in beautiful bloom.

Take an Online Peek at Summer

Stroll Our Rose Arbor

Always a highlight in June, the arches in this inviting circular garden are covered with the vibrant pink Rosa ‘American Pillar’.

Fly Through the Conservatory

Enjoy a unique view of our Conservatory interior, as captured via drone by our friends at Flying Monster, LLC.

See What Autumn Has to Offer

Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum

Watch the Thousand Bloom’s journey to the Conservatory from its home at our Nursery in our fun timelapse video.

Chrysanthemum Festival Highlights

Join Associate Director of Display Design Jim Sutton as he takes you on a tour of some not-to-be-missed mums.

Delight in Christmas Past

Peirce-du Pont House Tree

Take a closer look at the Peirce-du Pont House tree, decked out with a collection of whimsical, nostalgic, and enchanting ornaments.

Conservatory Virtual Visit

Enjoy highlights from our dazzling display, where perfect poinsettias and towering trees create a magical holiday scene.

Holiday Light Spectacular

Enjoy the twinkling lights of A Longwood Christmas as we share highlights from our award-winning outdoor display.

Christmas Conservatory Fly-through

You’ll feel like Santa in his sleigh as you enjoy this high-flying tour of the spectacular holiday display in our Conservatory.

A Longwood Christmas: Music Room

Take a peek at our spectacular Music Room, decked out to look like a festive Christmas morning.

Holiday Plant Tour

Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens shares a few of his favorite plants gracing our holiday display. Some make great house plants, too!

Discover Winter Wonder

Winter Wonder Conservatory Display

Head inside with Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens as he shares a few of his favorite plants on display during Winter Wonder.

The Wondrous Winter Landscape

Join Director of Continuing Education Matthew Ross as he shares some of his favorite plants that ignite the winter landscape.