Winter Wonder

January 17–March 23, 2025
Colorful hanging baskets and various colors and textures of blooms and foliage along a wide conservatory walkway are reflected in glass conservatory doors in the background.
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No Better Place this Winter

There’s no better place to chase away winter than in our stunning glasshouses. Bask in the  beauty of our new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll our historic conservatories where lush, colorful gardens and the soothing sounds of water transport you to another world.

Dramatic Designs

Gardening under glass takes unprecedented form this winter, and for very good reason. It’s our first winter with the West Conservatory and the preserved Cascade Garden … and it’s one you don’t want to miss. This season our new West Conservatory, with its dramatic crystalline roofline, also boasts drama indoors as the Mediterranean-inspired garden begins its peak flowering season. Bask in the warmth and beauty of this expansive interior landscape that offers a palette of intriguing plants at every turn.

Travel to the tropics courtesy of our lush Cascade Garden, a verdant sanctuary just a few steps away. Experience this expertly crafted–and lovingly preserved–garden whose new  glasshouse encapsulates the garden’s familiar meandering path, 16 waterfalls, and lush plants from the rainforest. As always, our historic conservatories delight with their colorful plantings and exuberant textures that chase any hint of winter away.

January 17–March 23, 2025

Gardens Open
Wednesday–Monday
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Closed Tuesdays


Timed Admission Tickets required

Reservations not required for Members and Innovators

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March 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Science Series

This winter, join us for the hot topic of how we help manage the Meadow Garden with fire.

Find Your Way

Visit our mobile map to explore the Gardens before you visit and navigate to highlighted features during your visit. Or download a printable map.

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Select Evenings Throughout Our Winter and Spring Seasons

1906 Nights

Our new 1906 Nights offer you the chance to experience the elegance and artistry of 1906—and experience our new Longwood Reimagined spaces—during these special evenings.

Dine With Us

Two colorful books—entitled "Paradise Under Glass" and "The Extraordinary Gardener"—stand on a stone wall with a glimpse of tropical plants in the background, all beneath a glass ceiling.

Community Read 2025

Our 2025 Community Read takes you on one woman’s journey to create a beautiful indoor home garden as a place of learning and sanctuary after an inspiring visit to a public garden conservatory.

Learn Something New

Winter Wonder Calendar

Wondering what’s going on in our Gardens this season?

We’re pleased to share with you this print-ready PDF of our complete Winter Wonder calendar, featuring learning experiences, performances, Members-only offerings, and much more. Please note: Calendar listings subject to change.

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