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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Due to an event, event setup, rehearsal, or installation, portions of the Conservatory District will be closed.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Nothing beats annuals if you’re looking for a big splash of summer color to add to your garden. 

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Learn about the history of rosé and different rosé varieties from around the world, while exploring (and tasting) how a wine’s region of origin can influence its style, production, and taste.

Learn the best plants to select for your basket, what will thrive in a hanging environment, and how to arrange your planting for the biggest impact. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Experience the enduring joy of The Mikado—Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular work since its premiere in 1885—with The Savoy Company’s fresh, creative revisioning of this classic show. 

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Stretch your imagination and create a bonsai-inspired ikebana design, a three-dimensional artform of flower-arranging.

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

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

Explore the technique of crevice gardening, which replicates the exposed and rocky conditions of such environments as mountaintops, deserts, and coastlines. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Experience the enduring joy of The Mikado—Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular work since its premiere in 1885—with The Savoy Company’s fresh, creative revisioning of this classic show. 

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Due to an event, event setup, or rehearsal, the Ballroom will be closed.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Using the power of photographic lenses and a sharp eye, capture an interesting view of the tiniest details of a plant—from the arrangement of petals to the presence of almost invisible textures, and more.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Join The Flower Sommelier, Christopher Sheridan, to find inspiration in our spring display and create two tussie-mussie bouquets.

Join The Garden Shop team and design your own low-maintenance succulent terrarium—perfect for those who want to add a touch of greenery to their home with the peace of mind that it will thrive even when they are away on vacation. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

Learn essential gardening skills, including garden planning, safety practices, understanding fundamental tools, and mastering key gardening techniques. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

First Required Core Course for Gardening Certificate

During this relaxing morning, bask in the beauty of our Gardens while exploring the practice and science of nature therapy—which you can then practice on your own. 

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Discover the foundations of healthy gardening and explore a variety of soils and alternative growing media.

Core Class for Gardening Certificate

Spend an evening learning more about the local ruby-throated hummingbird and how to attract them to your yard.

See the Gardens from a fresh perspective during this fun and educational evening walk with horticulture expert Jeff Jabco.

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

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Join us to gain a strong understanding of long or telephoto lenses—and use the beauty of Longwood as your subject.

Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, BalletX unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. 

Enjoy 20% discounts in The Garden Shop, 1906, and The Café.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Create your own breathtaking contemporary wire bonsai sculpture, a masterpiece made to last forever. Morning session added!

Take a closer look at your own bonsai and get specific, tailored advice and guidance from our in-house bonsai experts.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Step into a collaborative, open, inspiring studio space where artists of all levels can grow and practice their skills in botanical art.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Join authors of The Flower Farmers: Inspiration and Advice from Expert Growers Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni for a fun look into the world of flower farming.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Learn about nature-inspired engineering and how to implement  in your classroom, all while earning three Act 48 credits.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Fully online. Dive into the fascinating history of roses, the queen of flowers—and how they came to be known as such.

Join us to learn more about your Membership, benefits, and visiting through the seasons.

Fully online. Take an introductory look at paving, retaining, and structural elements commonly found in residential landscapes.

Elective Course for Landscape Design Certificate

The Gardens stay open late on select evenings this summer, just for Members.

Join acclaimed photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo for an evening celebrating the beauty and extraordinary history of the rose.

Members-only Hours. Grammy Award-winner Eileen Ivers pushes fiddling tradition boundaries from a folk music staple to a fiercely fresh, powerfully beautiful, intensely driving world stage experience.

Join celebrated photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo for an exclusive morning of photography in Longwood’s Rose Garden

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy the sounds of our 62-bell Longwood Carillon amid the lovely setting of our picturesque Chimes Tower.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Explore elements of Asian design at several local Gardens on this day-long tour. 

Core Class for Landscape Design Certificate

Get inspired by the timeless beauty and versatility of blooming roses—then capture this beauty in an artistic floral arrangement.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Explore the fascinating world of honeybees and mason bees with beekeeping expert Tiffany Ayres. This workshop is designed for adults and children (ages 5-9) to learn together.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Plant summertime treasures in a container of diverse and contrasting textures. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Explore the fascinating honeybee and mason bee with beekeeping expert Tiffany Ayres. For ages 10-16.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

The Gardens, indoors and out, are closed on Tuesdays, except to class participants.

Join The Garden Shop team and design your own low-maintenance succulent terrarium—perfect for those who want to add a touch of greenery to their home with the peace of mind that it will thrive even when they are away on vacation. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

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

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Spend an evening sketching—and admiring—the verdant view of Longwood’s Topiary and Rose Gardens.

Two-time Grammy Award nominee, genre-bending singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Cody Fry—known from American Idol and for his viral hit I Hear a Symphony—presents an intimate “acoustic” performance.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Join us at The Creamery of Kennett Square to build your knowledge base on all things coffee, including a general understanding of coffee's history and origins, the coffee plant itself, basic methods of post-harvest processing, and more.

Connect with the Gardens and your creative self while developing your writing toolkit and playing with words on the page.

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

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

To commemorate Juneteenth, Voices Underground presents stand-up comedian Preacher Lawson, best known for his appearance on season 12 of America’s Got Talent and his residency hosting America’s Got Talent Live in Las Vegas.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Capture the sunny and vivid beauty of summer botanicals on paper in this immersive drawing workshop for beginners to avid art hobbyists. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Create a fun and breezy floral arrangement that brings beachy floral beauty to your home.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Create a floral arrangement that incorporates both late spring blooms and bright, warm weather loving summer flowers.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

Free with Gardens admission. Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy the sounds of our 62-bell Longwood Carillon amid the lovely setting of our picturesque Chimes Tower.

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

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

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.