Kennett Square Hotels
Compare rates & save on Hotels in Kennett Square
Longwood Gardens / Dupont Gardens Description
Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (so is sometimes referred to as the DuPont Gardens) and offers 1,050 acres (425 hectares) of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains.

There are extensive educational programs; and 800 horticultural and performing arts events each year, from flower shows, gardening demonstrations, courses, and children's programs to concerts, organ recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display
Address
Longwood Gardens
Box 501
Kennett Square, PA 19348-0501
United States
Phone 1 (610) 388-1000
Fax 1 (610) 388-2079
Hours
May 26 to September 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed18:0022:0018:0018:0022:0022:0018:00
September 1 to October 26
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 27 to November 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 22 to January 6
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
January 7 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
April 1 to May 25
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Adult$14.00
Youth 20 & under$6.00
Child 15 & under$2.00
Child 5 & underFREE
Tips
Reduced cost on Tuesdays March through November.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
2 hours
Attractions Near Longwood Gardens / Dupont Gardens, Kennett Square