Open Organ Console Day

Open Organ Console Day

Organ Series
a young child sits at the organ console while an adult takes their picture
Becca Mathias

Date & Time

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:30 am–1:30 pm

Ballroom

Free with Gardens Admission. 

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Play the king of instruments and enjoy your five minutes of fame on the Longwood Organ.

Longwood Guests are welcome to join us in the audience for a morning of music.

Registration required by emailing: performingarts@longwoodgardens.org. Time slots are full.

Learn more about the Longwood Organ.

 

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