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Final Days to Visit A Longwood Christmas

On view through Sunday, Jan. 11

There's still time to visit for our bird-inspired display. From trees adorned with nests and feathered friends, to topiary swans in our Exhibition Hall, to birdhouses and bald eagles decorating our tree houses, this display flies high.

Outside, colorful fountains dance, glimmering snowflakes hang overhead, and a half-million lights illuminate our gardens.

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Please note: Our Conservatory will be closed January 12 & 13 for A Longwood Christmas display removal, but our Outdoor Gardens will be open 9 am-6 pm.

Member Reservations

Needed on Peak Days, Saturday Jan. 10 & Sunday
Jan. 11

Members may visit any time during A Longwood Christmas, but require free reservations after 2 pm this Saturday and Sunday.

Member reservations are not timed but reservations are limited, and sell out is likely. Remote parking is used if needed. Transportation from remote parking areas to Gardens is provided.

Learn more about Member reservations and bringing guests

Community Read

Read. Think. Engage.

Join us for the second year of our Community Read. We invite you to start reading Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom. Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Kimmerer. Together, we will explore the book’s ideas about Native American culture and storytelling, our relationship with plants, and the science of botany.

Our Community Read has expanded this year to include a children’s title. The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry, gives our youngest garden guests an inspired look at what rainforests mean to the world’s ecology.

Learn more and start reading today

OrKID Days

Join us Jan. 19, Feb. 16 & March 14,
11 am–2 pm

OrKID Days are filled with fun and wonder for our youngest guests.

Children can explore orchid discovery stations, participate in a rainforest activity, enjoy interactive storytelling with puppets, and embark on a family seek-and-find in our orchid-filled Conservatory.

Free with Gardens Admission.

Learn more

Orchid Extravaganza

On view Jan. 24

Escape winter's dreary days.

Discover nearly 5,000 vibrant orchids crafted into exquisite, colorful arrangements and forms, including our largest-ever orchid baskets, an oncidium waterfall display, and the return of our orchid meadow.

Start planning your visit

Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits

Limited seats remain for Jan. 31 performance

Oliver Mtukudzi, one of Zimbabwe's most successful artists, performs at Longwood Gardens Jan. 31.

Commonly referred to as 'Tuku', this guitarist, singer and songwriter, along with his band the Black Spirits, combine a variety of musical backgrounds and perform with a distinct style.

Purchase tickets today

New Longwood Lecture Series

Registration opens Jan. 14

Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization project during our new Longwood Lecture Series. Hear from the visionaries, experts, and artisans that are restoring and renovating our beloved Main Fountain Garden.

Lectures are free for Members. Reservations required.

Learn more

Feb. 7, 9 am–4 pm

Limited seats remain for our new Culinary Arts and Appreciation class. Hear from four experts who will inspire you to grow, cook, and design with edible plans.

Browse the 2015 Course Catalog to see all of our Continuing Education Classes. Register in advance. Classes are likely to sell out. Members save 10%.

Upgrade your Membership today

Save the Date: Family Community Read Day

Read our latest blog and learn about our rare book collection