The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For
Longwood Reimagined
Member Previews
November 3–17
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 am–6 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm (extended evening hours for Members only)
Experience the wonder and excitement of Longwood Reimagined first with our Members-only previews. During these special previews, enjoy exclusive access to our wondrous new spaces before their public opening on November 22.
Explore the new West Conservatory, a Mediterranean garden under glass with islands of plants set amid bridges, canals, fountains, and water features. Rediscover the Cascade Garden, preserved and relocated to its new, custom glasshouse. Enjoy the serenity of our new Bonsai Courtyard, an outdoor gallery space artfully showcasing our acclaimed bonsai collection … and view the new Bonsai Workshop, with its prized bonsai pottery, tokonoma display, and more. Visit The Grove’s studios and library and see what makes this hub a place of learning, growth, and discovery.
Experience it all, first.
Preview Reservations Available Now longwoodgardens.org/member-previews
Timed reservations are required to experience our previews. Complimentary Guest Tickets are accepted. Please note: Your Membership must be active on the day you plan to visit. If your Membership expiration date is before the previews, please renew first, and then make your Member preview reservation.
Fall Family Fun
With our festive Pumpkin Displays, whimsical Garden Railway, and interactive Family Nature Strolls, fall is for family.
Garden Railway
On View October 2–January 12
Celebrate the tradition of our whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway—a fanciful blend of horticulture, engineering, and lighthearted fun for guests of all ages. This multi-level world in miniature showcases our collection of dozens of locomotives and engines as they rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid a beautiful seasonal plant palette.
Pumpkin Displays
On View October 4–November 1
Looking for the perfect fall photo opportunity? Cozy up to festive seasonal displays of pumpkins, gourds, and more fall favorites in our Rose Arbor, outside of the Peirce-du Pont House, and in our Ornamental Kitchen Garden.
Family Nature Strolls
October 5, 12, 19, and 26: 10:30 and 11:30 am
Experience the Gardens through a new lens—and discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season—with these fun 30-minute nature walks designed for the entire family.
Please note: To provide an enjoyable experience, capacity is limited.
Calendar
Spotlight Tours
October 2–31
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm
Learn more about the beauty and design of our horticultural displays under glass with our 30-minute guided Spotlight Tours.
Free with Gardens Admission; sign up at the Conservatory Information Desk the day of your visit. Capacity is limited.
Family Nature Strolls
October 5, 12, 19, and 26 10:30 and 11:30 am
Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with our 30-minute Family Nature Strolls designed for the whole family.
Free with Gardens Admission; meet at the Topiary Garden. Capacity is limited.
October
October 2
Garden Railway On View Now–January 12 Near the Beer Garden
Picnic Area
Open Now–October 27
Brandywine Bonsai Society Exhibit On View Now–October 7
Join us for this exhibit of approximately a dozen bonsai in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory; included in Gardens Admission.
October 4
Pumpkin Displays On View Now–November 1
October 5
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
October 9
Fall Bonsai Display On View Now–October 31
Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory Marvel at a beautiful selection of chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in fall color in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory.
October 12
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
October 13
Gardens close at 6 pm to everyone but Fireworks & Fountains Show ticketholders
October 18
Festive Friday: Set Fire to the Rain 5–9 pm
Say Hello to this fun Adele-inspired Festive Friday. Join Spotlight Tours in the Conservatory, climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of the surrounding landscape, enjoy songs by Adele and other pop selections on the Longwood Organ, kick back with live music in the Beer Garden, savor themed concessions, and wrap up the evening with our new-this-year Someone Like You: Artists Who Inspired Adele Illuminated Fountain Performance. View details at longwoodgardens.org/ festive-fridays
October 19
Member Orientation
10:30 am
Meet Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer.
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
October 25
New 1906 Restaurant Open Reservations available via longwoodgardens.org/1906
October 26
Family Nature Strolls 10:30 and 11:30 am
November
November 1
Gardens close at 1 pm
November 2
Gardens close at 1 pm
Longwood Reimagined Innovator Preview 3–6:30 pm
Exclusively for Longwood Innovators
November 3
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews 10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 4
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews 10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 6
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews 10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 7
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
Member Orientation
Fully Online
6:30 pm
Join Longwood staff online for an introduction to our Gardens and all your Membership has to offer.
November 8
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–9 pm: extended evening hours for Members only
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 9
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–9 pm: extended evening hours for Members only
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 10
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 11
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 13
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 14
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 15
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–9 pm: extended evening hours for Members only
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 16
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–9 pm: extended evening hours for Members only
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 17
Longwood Reimagined Member Previews
10 am–6 pm
Timed Member reservations required; reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 18
Closed for A Longwood Christmas installation
November 19
Closed for A Longwood Christmas installation
November 20
Conser vatories and Peirce-du Pont House closed for A Longwood Christmas installation
Outdoor gardens open 10 am–5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
Member reservations not required
November 21
Conser vatories and Peirce-du Pont House closed for A Longwood Christmas installation
Outdoor gardens open 10 am–5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
Member reservations not required
A Longwood Christmas Innovator Preview 5–8 pm
Exclusively for Longwood Innovators
November 22
A Longwood Christmas On View Now–January 12 Open Daily 10 am–11 pm
Gardens Hours
For Gardens hours, as well as dining and The Garden Shop hours, visit longwoodgardens.org/hours
Key Horticulture Family Fun Members Innovators Dining
For our live music in the Beer Garden schedule, visit longwoodgardens.org/beer-garden-lineup
For information on classes and learning experiences, visit longwoodgardens.org/enroll
For information on the Longwood Innovator program, visit longwoodgardens.org/innovators
