As May begins to wind down, our summer is just heating up! Our Festival of Fountains season has fountains soaring and dancing along with beautiful blooms all throughout the Gardens. Read on to learn more about upcoming Member events and Gardens happenings this summer!
Remember, Member reservations are required Thursdays through Saturdays if arriving after 3 pm through September 24. Reservations are not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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Summer Members-only Hours |
Save the dates for three remaining just-for-Members evenings in the Gardens (July 9, August 23, and September 10)! Each evening will feature late night hours, a concert in the Orchard (near the Meadow Garden), an Illuminated Fountain Performance, and more!
Join us on Sunday, July 9 and groove along to Cajun French band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at 7 pm and then kick back with our Country Roads Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9 pm.
Member reservations are not required on these evenings.
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Longwood Reimagined Continues |
The centerpiece of the Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project is our new West Conservatory. Watch this video to learn about the unique design of this 32,000-square-foot glasshouse and see the building take shape as 331 tons of steel and nearly 2,000 panes of glass help bring this amazing structure to life.
Want to learn more about this expansive project? Register for an upcoming Longwood Reimagined Member Talk this summer.
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Join Us for Our First Festive Friday! |
Fridays are meant for fun … especially our Festive Friday theme nights! During these special evenings—with one Festive Friday held each month from May through October—enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more.
Join us May 26 for Festive Friday: Bollywood Blockbusters (5–10 pm). Learn some of the essential Bollywood dance steps with interactive, family-friendly sessions with Daksha Dance Troupe (6:30 and 7:30 pm), enjoy live Bollywood music in the Beer Garden (6–8:45 pm), and be amazed by the Bollywood Blockbusters Illuminated Fountain Performance (9:15 pm). You’ll also have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Chimes Tower (5–8 pm) for a stunning view of Longwood’s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape. Additional Festive Friday dates this season include June 30 (Make Some Noise), July 14 (It’s a Philly Thing), August 4 (To Infinity and Beyond), September 15 (I’m a Believer), and October 13 (Bailando).
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EXPLORE PLANT EXPLORATION
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View Our Latest Member Webinar |
Watch along as our Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture & Plant Breeding Dr. Peter Zale explores our plant exploration program and how its partnerships and research contribute to the conservation of the world’s diversity of orchids.
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Join Longwood staff in the Gardens and learn more about your Membership through a 30-minute presentation. Afterward, enjoy a Gardens tour!
Register >
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| May 25, June 15, and July 29
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Join us for our Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop–both online and on-site–and on dining. Member reservations required if visiting after 3:00 pm (except for Gardens Premium Members).
Learn More >
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June 8-10 and September 28-30
On the evenings of our sold-out Drones & Fountains Shows, the Gardens will close at 6:00 pm to everyone but Drones & Fountains Show ticketholders. All shows are sold out.
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