Autumn’s Colors

October 2–November 15, 2026
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White Thousand Bloom Mum amid purple blooms and varied foliage, against a backdrop of arched conservatory windows.
Daniel Traub

Fall is Full of Treats

Autumn casts its spell across our Gardens as fall’s finest blooms and foliage captivate. Vibrant hues mesmerize and harvest-inspired displays beckon, inviting you into a world of wonder. In our conservatories, Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination.

Autumn at Longwood: no tricks, all treats.

Festive Fall Fun

Now–November 15, 2026

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Wednesday–Monday

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Yellow mums trained in two pagoda forms, with white mums in foreground and hanging baskets in background.

Now–November 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Festival

Chrysanthemum Festival comes alive in an extraordinary spectacle of color and imagination in our historic conservatories, including some supersized surprises.

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Celebrate Autumn in Our Gardens

a path through trees and shrubs in brightly colored autumn hues

Fall foliage reaches its peak in October

avender orbs and spiral chrysanthemum forms along a walkway flanked by vine-covered columns

Bold colors, specialty forms, and our horticultural savvy shine

a miniature orange and black train engine pulls three coal cars on a track amid grasses, foliage, and purple flowers

Our miniature model trains rumble through a beautifully landscaped seasonal display

 

a brick 2-story farmhouse with brown roof and red shutters with field in front and trees in background, against a cloudy sky

Wander 83 acres of beauty and visit the Webb Farmhouse & Galleries

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A Festival in Full Form
A vibrant close-up of deep red and copper-colored pompon chrysanthemums with tightly packed petals and green foliage.

A Festival in Full Form

By Meghan Siano, on October 21, 2026
A Spooky Season Lover’s Guide to the Gardens
A pale, ribbed white pumpkin rests on dark soil, partially framed and framed by deep purple and green foliage in an outdoor garden bed.

A Spooky Season Lover’s Guide to the Gardens

By Katie Testa, on September 30, 2026
Fall-Sown Hardy Spring Flowers: Prepare Now for Next Year
A close-up shot of round, vibrant purple Allium 'Purple Sensation' flowers blooming in the Annual Corridor in May 2026, set against a dark green hedge and a blurred stone pathway.

Fall-Sown Hardy Spring Flowers: Prepare Now for Next Year

By Patrick Greenwald, on September 2, 2026
From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum
A close-up of a deep magenta, dark red, or burgundy 'spider' or 'fujin' type chrysanthemum flower with long, curling, and tubular petals.

From Ink to Earth: The Enduring Artistry of the Chrysanthemum

By Gillian Hayward and Jessica Turner-Skoff, on October 29, 2025
Stewarding Suiseki
The alt text for this image should be: A close-up, low-angle shot of a small, dark, craggy rock formation carving, resembling miniature mountains or peaks. It sits on a smooth, dark wooden stand with curved feet. The object is centered on a grey, textured table, with a blurred background of dark wooden shelving or cabinetry.

Stewarding Suiseki

By Katie Mobley with Kevin Bielicki, on October 22, 2025

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