Calendar

Join us as we celebrate World Topiary Day along with gardens around the globe.

Join us for a relaxing morning surrounded by the beauty of orchids—and an enjoyable orchid-themed brunch with drink pairings.

Celebrate Mother’s Day and the opening weekend of Festival of Fountains with the return of daily fountain performances.

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

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.

Join us as we celebrate World Topiary Day along with gardens around the globe.

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

Celebrate Mother’s Day and the opening weekend of Festival of Fountains with the return of daily fountain performances.

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. 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.

Join us for a lively lecture on topics from planting and care to the different varieties of peonies, then engage in a stroll through the Gardens to see how peonies are on display at Longwood.

Learn the fundamentals of portrait photography by experimenting with lighting, posing, and beautiful botanical scenery.

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.

Submerse yourself in the foliage, trunks, branches, and bark of the bonsai of your choice and make your own two-dimensional creation.

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.

Step into the technical side of floral arrangements during this hands-on course designed to grow your understanding of five different decorative design styles.

Core Course for Floral Design Certificate

Join us at The Creamery of Kennett Square for an engaging talk about the importance of native species in this spirited community space.

Learn to put together a charming and relaxed design comprised of a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

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

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

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join us for a variety of walks and talks, and learn more about how you can use native plants in your own landscape.

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.

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

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.

Experience the height of spring bird migration while looking for species that are stopping over during their journey north. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Join us for this fun and engaging experience designed for botanical art beginners—and work at your own pace to discover your own illustration style.

Join us for a tour of Brandywine Cottage and Bondsville Mill Park, led by internationally recognized garden designer, horticulturist, and author David Culp.

Learn about the elegant basic arrangement styles typical of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana.

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join us for a variety of walks and talks, and learn more about how you can use native plants in your own landscape.

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.

Get an expert take on what makes plants drought-tolerant, and which may be best for your yard.

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.

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.

Learn the best approach to landscape photography and produce stunning photos that capture the essence of the season.

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

Join us as we explore the perfect pairing that is wine and florals. 

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 Nat Geo Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters, exploring her time with the Black underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose as they searched for slave shipwrecks around the world. Sold out.

New to Longwood is this relaxing meditation and yoga experience surrounded by the natural beauty of our Gardens.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

Free with Gardens Admission. Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 fun look into the world of flower farming.