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With a Membership, you have year round access to our Gardens, including tours, talks, performances, and more. In addition, as a Member, you can enjoy these exclusive Members-only games, resources, and more from home! See what you can do.

Orchid House Preservation Talk

Listen in as Greg Griffis, Joshua Kiehl, and Christopher Miller share expert insights on the history of our Orchid House, preservation and design considerations, and how the project helps us create an even better display to share with you.

Puzzle Away

Challenge your puzzle skills with this Members-only jigsaw puzzle of our outdoor gardens.

Match the Date Game

Test your knowledge of Longwood by drawing a line to match the opening (or reopening) date of some of our most iconic garden features.

Ready to check your work? Click here for the answer key. 

Access our eBook Collection from Home

Access to our collection of thousands of ebooks, accessible from anywhere! Our collection focuses on subject areas of horticulture, botany, garden design, botanical illustration, garden and landscape design, natural history, and wildlife. All you need to log in is your Membership number found on the back of your Membership card. After you’ve logged in, you can download books to your device or read them online. Both adult and children’s titles are available. 

Plant Your Spring Seeds Now

With spring on the horizon, now is the time to start getting those gardens ready! In this Member-exclusive video, follow along as Horticulturist Alex Correia demonstrates how to start your seeds at home and explains the most popular seeds for home growers, when to transplant, and more! 

The Longwood Plant Bracket

We’ve created 32 plant “teams” and in the end, only one could be the ultimate spring plant winner. Through your votes, see who made it to the final championship!

Take a Self-Guided Bird Walk

Bring your binoculars and wander through the Gardens while seeking out some of our most beloved feathered friends! From majestic great herons near our Hourglass Lake to chatty mockingbirds in our Meadow Garden, this guide helps you find a variety of interesting birds throughout the seasons.  

Spot the Difference (Holiday)

Get in the holiday spirit with our new spot the difference activity! Find the eight differences between these two similar pictures of our Garden Railway trains.

Ask the Expert

From vegetable gardening to garden design, our experts have your answers to home gardening! 

Let’s Chat: A Conversation with White Flower Farm and Longwood Gardens on "Demystifying Horticulture"

Listen as our own Senior Horticulturist Kerry Ann McLean and White Flower Farm Nursery Manager Barbara Pierson dicuss Demystifying Horticulture, will spotlight how the love of plants can grow into a vibrant horticultural career. Kerry Ann and Barbara will share thoughts on horticulture, their journey to dynamic careers, the breadth of science & art opportunities in the plant world, and resources that will add to your love of plants.

Explore Our Gardens Your Home

Stay connected to your favorite Gardens in a different way through Our Gardens Your Home. 

And, enjoy Longwood from Home, where we share moments of beauty and inspiration and offer insight into our rich legacy and mission.

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  6. Wed. Aug 4
Thu. Jul 29

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Thu. Jul 29

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:15 pm
Thu. Jul 29

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Thu. Jul 29

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Live music sets the tone in our Beer Garden.

6:00 pm
Thu. Jul 29

Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.

9:15 pm
Fri. Jul 30

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Fri. Jul 30

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:15 pm
Fri. Jul 30

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Fri. Jul 30

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Live music sets the tone in our Beer Garden.

6:00 pm
Fri. Jul 30

Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.

9:15 pm
Sat. Jul 31

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Sat. Jul 31

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:15 pm
Sat. Jul 31

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Sat. Jul 31

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Live music sets the tone in our Beer Garden.

6:00 pm
Sat. Jul 31

Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.

9:15 pm
Sun. Aug 1

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Sun. Aug 1

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Sun. Aug 1

Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains

Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.

2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Mon. Aug 2

Floral Design Certificate Exam

Fully online. Students who complete the requirements of the FD Certificate are eligible to take the exam.

9:00 am
Mon. Aug 2

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Mon. Aug 2

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
Wed. Aug 4

Open Air Theatre Fountains

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Weather permitting.

10:15 am 12:15 pm 2:15 pm 4:15 pm
Wed. Aug 4

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

11:15 am 1:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:15 pm