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A minimum of 15 students is required to request a field trip.
School groups with less than 15 students are welcome to visit the Gardens by purchasing individual tickets. To view current Gardens Admission Availability, visit: Tickets.
To explore frequently asked questions about additional community programs and accessibility initiatives, visit: Community Programs
The majority of educator-guided field trips can accommodate up to 90 students per program time. Discovering GIS in the Gardens for grades 9-12 is limited to 45 students per program time.
We offer 2 program times per day; programs begin at 10:30 am or 12:00 pm.
School groups that exceed capacity on a requested date may be divided between program times on the same day or attend multiple days. The preference on how the group is divided can be requested on the field trip request form.
Individual schools are eligible to bring up to 300 students (ages 4–18) per school, per academic year (September–June).
Field trips are free for school groups with 15 or more students.
School groups with less than 15 students are welcome to visit the Gardens by purchasing individual tickets. To view current Gardens Admission Availability, visit: Tickets.
To explore frequently asked questions about additional community programs and accessibility initiatives, visit: Community Programs
Longwood Gardens requires 1 chaperone (ages 19+) for every 10 students attending the field trip.
Yes. Free chaperone admissions may be used by any adult (ages 19+) attending the field trip including teachers, parents, or school staff.
For every 10 students attending, 1 free chaperone admission is included. The number of free chaperone admissions are dependent on the final number of students.
Additional chaperones (19+) must purchase timed tickets prior to arrival at tickets.longwoodgardens.org.
Additional chaperones (19+) may use their Longwood Membership to enter the Gardens. Member Reservations may be required, see the Member section of our website for more details.
Sell-out is possible.
We ask that no more than 3 adult chaperones accompany each group of students during the 60-minute program. Paraprofessionals and nurses are exempt from this ratio.
Additional chaperones can accompany the group before and after program.
We provide free admission to paraprofessionals and nurses required to accompany individual students. Please include these staff members when making your reservation or updating the school group numbers.
Students will be divided into multiples of 15 for the 60-minute program. Each student group will be led by their own Longwood Educator. The number of student groups is determined by the final number of students.
Yes. Groups are welcome to stay and explore the Gardens before or after their educator-guided program.
Yes. All students (ages 4-18) must be with an adult chaperone (19+) at all times. All guests must observe our Visiting Guidelines.
Adult chaperones are responsible for communicating these guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests, exhibit, and plant collections.
Self-Guided Field Trips offer the flexibility for school groups to arrive or depart at times of their own choosing.
Educator-guided programs are designed to meet the educational needs of the students within specific grade brands. Grade bands are Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
The Benefits of Nature program can accommodate school groups with a mix of students in grades 3-12.
The Accessible K-12 Garden Discovery Program can be customized to the unique needs of students that require supportive services, a slower instruction pace or other learning accommodations.
We strive to ensure every guest has an excellent experience when visiting our Gardens. If a student or students participating in an educator-guided program require special accommodations, contact School & Youth Programs at schoolandyouth@longwoodgardens.org or 610-388-5377 prior to your arrival.
To learn more about our accessible options available to you, for both before and during your visit: Accessibility
Complimentary wheelchairs are available and are self-service in the Visitor Center Lobby. Strollers and electric scooters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Rentals area in the Visitor Center. A valid photo ID is required to rent strollers or electric scooters. To learn more, visit: Wheelchair, Scooter, and Stroller Rentals
Yes.
No, we ask that all student lunches are packaged together in disposable boxes or bags clearly labeled with the school name prior to arrival.