Festival of Fountains

May 8–September 27, 2026
Sunset-lit fountains in foreground, with large conservatory complex in background.
Holden Barnes

Celebrate Summer

Bursting with thrills, radiant beauty, and fun for all, summer is always a party around here. But this year, as America celebrates 250 years, we’re turning it up even louder. Make it your most memorable summer yet with all that’s happening in our Gardens … and get ready to make your own history.

Here’s to the biggest, brightest, most unforgettable summer yet.

Experience Our Fountains

Learn more about our fountains

May 8–August 20, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–10:00 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

August 21–September 27, 2026

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–9:00 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

Dine With Us

Bask in the Beauty 

A multicolored fountain display

Our Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other

an outdoor fountain garden

Daydream of garden parties and performances past with these historic fountains that made their debut in 1914

a brown treehouse with windows set in a wooded area

Enjoy birdsong, children's laughter, and sweeping views of the Large Lake from this ornate two-story treehouse

a leaf covered forest path

Wander the shady grove of this eastern deciduous forest for a quiet and welcome retreat

a house in a meadow

Visit our restored early 18-century farmhouse to view exhibits about the seasonal Meadow Garden and the history of the land

a path in a conservatory filled with plants

Our Main Conservatory is an elegant display of color, form, and texture, with soaring vistas that change with the seasons

From Our Blog

See more on our blog
The Inside Story: Longwood Reimagined
The roof peaks of the West Conservatory, featuring trees with yellow leaves in front.

The Inside Story: Longwood Reimagined

By Katie Mobley, on September 10, 2025
One Planet, One Water
A t-shaped water fountain, with water coming our of both ends of the "t" into a pot.

One Planet, One Water

By Paul Stratman, Chris Cole, and Katie Testa, on August 27, 2025
Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life
An aerial image of a circular garden with a large yew in the center, surrounded in smaller grassy plantings.

Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life

By Jesse Armer, on August 20, 2025
Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect
A wooden bench, in the shade, overlooking a meadow in summer.

Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect

By Steve Van Valin, on August 13, 2025
Creating a Bog Garden: Where the Wild Things Bloom
Long lime green carnivorous plants, shaped like tubes with flared out tops.

Creating a Bog Garden: Where the Wild Things Bloom

By Kevin Allen, Ashley Clayton, Alex Correia, and Peter Zale, Ph.D., on July 23, 2025

Explore our Seasons