Spring Blooms

March 28–May 4, 2025
Tickets & Member Reservations
A vine-covered stone carillon tower rises amidst a landscape of dark evergreens, white and purple flowering trees, and pale green shades of new spring leaves.
Hank Davis

Spring into New ...

The newness—and beauty—of spring beckons throughout our Gardens this season. It’s our first with our stunning Bonsai Courtyard, gorgeous new outdoor landscapes, and redesigned Idea Garden … making this a season of fresh beginnings like never before.

New is in bloom.

Spring is a popular time to visit. Throughout Spring Blooms Members require timed reservations Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday) from open to close. Gardens Premium Members and Innovators do not require reservations..

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  1. Wed. Oct 10
  2. Future Dates
Wed. Oct 10Timed Tickets Required Timed Member Reservations Not Required
  1. 10:00 am

 

    Complimentary Guest Tickets Accepted

    Complimentary Guest Tickets are for one-time general admission and not valid for specially ticketed events and blackout days (all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during A Longwood Christmas and every day December 25 through January 3). Check your tickets for additional restrictions.

Now–May 4, 2025

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

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

Closed Tuesdays

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members every day from open to close

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

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Tulips in Bloom

Our tapestry of tulips is painting our Flower Garden Walk and Idea Garden with color, texture, and spring-has-sprung beauty.

See more of what’s in bloom
Closeup of bright pink tulips amid green leaves, with golden sun on the horizon.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday through May 4, 2025

Perfect for Late Bloomers: New Spring Evening Experiences

Fancy an evening stroll through the tulips? Looking to take in a spectacular sunset amid our grove of London plane-trees? Care to join us for an evening cocktail or dinner at 1906? New this year, enjoy extended evening hours until 9:00 pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting April 18 through May 4 … giving you even more time, and new ways, to savor the splendor of spring.

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Outdoor Fountains

Our outdoor fountains begin to come alive in the Spring. You may see water starting to flow in mid-April as we bring our fountains back online after their winter break. Our Open Air Theatre fountains return April 19 and the Italian Water Garden fountains begin running April 26 and turn off in mid-October. The Main Fountain Garden season officially begins on May 5 and runs through the fall.

Main Fountain Garden Fountains Return May 5, 2025
Experience Spring Blooms

We’ve dug into photo and video archives to share the inspiration and beauty of favorite past displays. Enjoy spring splendor from 2018.

Find Your Way

Visit our mobile map to explore the Gardens before you visit and navigate to highlighted features during your visit. Or download a printable map.

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Printable Map

Learn Something New

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Explore the Season

Closeup of white cherry blossoms clustered on a branch amid light green leaves, against a blurred background of blossoms.

Don’t miss our new Bonsai Courtyard’s first spring, among other delights of the season!

yellow and purple flowers in grass

The first blooms of spring usually arrive in March

white magnolia tree in bloom

Magnolia denudata in bloom; magnolias typically bloom in early April

a meadow in fall colors with two people walking on the pathway

Look for spring ephemerals starting in April

dark branching silhouettes of tree branches support a bounty of pink blossoms against a blue sky

Expected to be in bloom mid-April

a fountain spraying water

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music, starting late April

Flowers in shades of purple and pink line a brick walkway and are punctuated by cone-shaped green shrubs

Flower Garden Walk blooms late April into May.

beds of tulips in a variety of colors

Idea Garden blooms late April into May

a flowering tree with pink and white flowers in the background

Expect peak blooms in Peirce's Woods in May

white and purple wisteria surrounding a gravel pathway

The Wisteria Garden typically blooms in May

Spring Blooms Calendar

Wondering what’s going on in our Gardens this season?

We’re pleased to share with you this print-ready PDF of our complete Spring Blooms calendar, featuring learning experiences, performances, Members-only offerings, and much more. Please note: Calendar listings subject to change.

Access our spring calendar pdf
View full calendar of upcoming events

From Our Blog

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A Spring Evening Stroll Through the Garden
Blurry yellow flowers on a hillside at dusk.

A Spring Evening Stroll Through the Garden

By Patrick Greenwald, on April 9, 2025
A Nursery, A Lifeline
The base of a large tree, wrapped in burlap and thick twine.

A Nursery, A Lifeline

By Katie Mobley, on April 2, 2025
Behind the Scenes: Bonsai Workshop
A portion of a dark wall, with pegs, holding plant pruning tools.

Behind the Scenes: Bonsai Workshop

By Katie Mobley and Kevin Bielicki, on March 19, 2025
Cynorkis: A Jewel Box of Possibilities
The Cynorkis orchid with small pink flowers set in front of green foliage.

Cynorkis: A Jewel Box of Possibilities

By Greg Griffis, on May 1, 2024

Explore our Seasons