Longwood Gardens

Common questions about Longwood Gardens

• Where is Longwood Gardens?

  Longwood Gardens is at 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, Pennsylvania.

• What are the hours at Longwood Gardens?

  Typical hours: Daily 10am–6pm (extended for fountain shows). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Longwood Gardens like to visit on a family road trip?

  One of the great gardens of the world, built by the Du Pont family on eleven hundred acres outside Philadelphia. Four-acre Conservatory under glass. Choreographed five-acre fountain show with music at night. A children's garden with fountains they can run through. The 2026 East Conservatory expansion is the new headline attraction. Plan a full day. Buy tickets online, weekends sell out.

• Is Longwood Gardens family-friendly?

  Yes — Longwood Gardens earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at Longwood Gardens?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Longwood Gardens, depending on kid stamina and weather.