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The Gardens

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Are You One in a Million?

We’re on the lookout for one very special guest…our One Millionth to be exact! Come into the Gardens throughout August and it might be you!

We are poised to reach our highest attendance record in history when we welcome our one millionth guest sometime in August!!

Our one millionth guest will enjoy:

  • Certificate recognizing you as our 1,000,000 guest presented by our Director Paul B. Redman
  • A Lifetime Membership to Longwood Gardens
  • Special surprises to make your visit a one-in-a-million experience!

All guests will receive a copy of the book A Rare Genius, celebrating our Founder Pierre S. du Pont, on the day we reach the one million milestone.

Be one in a million! Plan your visit today.

Displays & Upcoming Events

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What's in Bloom

A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.

Find out what's in bloom

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Secrets of Victoria: Waterlily Queen

On view May 25–September 2

Journey to the wild, remote flood plains of South America and to the great gardens of Europe and North America to discover Victoria, the waterlily queen.

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Visit our New Trial Garden!

When you visit our Idea Garden you will discover something new: our first-ever Trial Garden on view for our guests. This square space houses more than 250 cultivars within 10 genera: Clematis, Dahlia, Paeonia, Capsicum, Agastache, Salvia, Pentas, Lantana, Colocasia, and Canna.

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Beyond the Garden Gates Days & Nights

Enjoy family-fun activities, an outdoor concert, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

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