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Guided Tours
Visitors are continuously learning as they walk through Longwood Gardens. Daily interactive activities include discovery stations, gardener demonstrations, plant walks and history talks.
Insider Tours
Offered Thursdays–Sundays at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Limited to 15 guests per tour.
Tour the Open Air Theatre, Italian Water Garden, Organ Museum or the state-of-the-art Production Greenhouse. Tours cost $4 per person, $3 for Garden Pass Members, and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Visit our Events section to find a tour on the date of your visit, and stop by the ticketing counters in the Visitor Center to purchase tickets.
Free Daily Programs
Enjoy educational walks, talks and tours—included in your Gardens admission. Visit the Events section of our website to find a tour on the date of your visit. Or, check in at the Visitor Center when you arrive to learn about our daily programming.
Horticulture Highlights Walks and Talks
Discover the secrets of how the Horticultural Team grows and maintains the beautiful plantings at Longwood Gardens
Nature Walks and Sustainability Tours
Join us for guided walks to learn about nature, ecology and sustainability at Longwood Gardens.
Historic Longwood Talks and Tours
Dive into the rich history of Longwood's breathtaking grounds and buildings.
Cell Phone Tours
Discover interesting facts about the history, design, plants, mechanical infrastructure and other behind-the-scenes elements of the Conservatory and Outdoor Gardens. The Cell Phone Audio Tour is free but your cell phone plan provisions and minutes will apply. Look for signs throughout the Gardens for instructions on accessing the tour.
Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium
March 2, 2012
The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.
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Today's Horticulture Symposium
Friday, February 3
Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.
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Clivia Show
March 17 & 18
Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.
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Professional Gardener Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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