# Longwood Gardens: Winter Wonder Indoor Conservatory Displays & Illuminated Gardens

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Jan 22 – Mar 21 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
- Ages: All ages; heated 4-acre indoor conservatory is completely paved and barrier-free for strollers; single strollers available for rent
- Price: Children (ages 5–18) $13; Toddlers & Infants (4 & under) Free; Adults $25; Seniors (62+) $22; advance timed online booking required
- Organizer: Longwood Gardens
- Official page: https://longwoodgardens.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

When winter temperatures plunge, Longwood Gardens' Winter Wonder provides the ultimate heated botanical escape in Chester County. Inside four sprawling acres of heated glass conservatories, families walk through lush tropical gardens, towering palms, cascading indoor waterfalls, and thousands of fragrant white orchids and blooming winter jasmine.

The entire conservatory complex is completely flat, paved, and barrier-free, making it exceptionally easy to navigate with strollers (stroller rentals are also available at the visitor center). Outside, brisk walking trails meander past picturesque treehouses and meadowlands. Timed admission tickets must be reserved online in advance; kids four and under enter free.

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