Light: Installations at Longwood Gardens

Tom and I were at Longwood Gardens last Saturday. We got there at 9am when they opened and left at 11:30pm!

You can get a tripod permit and photograph in the conservatory until noon and all day on the grounds. The orchids and water lilies were fantastic! The flower walk was all done by color, changing tones as you walked along. And the night installation was amazing! If you have a chance to go -- GO! Don't miss it!

http://longwoodgardens.org/light.html
Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
Photos taken from Longwood website, not ours, they have the artists' credit on them.

Experience Longwood Gardens in a whole new Light through the evocative and imaginative art of Bruce Munro, British artist and light designer.

Open through September 29, with extended evening hours Wed–Sat until 11:00 pm, through September 1!

Buy before you arrive • Timed admission tickets required • Tickets limited

Buy tickets online, in the Visitor Center, or by phone at 610-388-1000 (additional fees apply for phone orders). Members, click here to make your reservations for Saturday nights.

Make the most of your visit with our Light Visiting Tips.
Never before seen in the United States, this debut exhibition illuminates the gardens with large-scale, site-specific light installations.
Wander through a field of light reminiscent of flowers, discover a meadow of glowing towers changing hues, and delight in a shower of cascading raindrops fashioned from delicate lights as you are immersed in a new and truly unique garden experience. Both indoors and outdoors, by day and by night, Light! will change the way you see gardens.
For more information on Bruce Munro's work please visit www.brucemunro.co.uk.

Download the Light App!

Amp up your experience by downloading our free Light app for Apple and Android. Access exclusive content, watch videos of the installation, listen to the artist's inspirations, share your best photos, and more! Download the app now.

Watch us create Light

Tune in to a behind-the-scenes look at the installation process on Youtube.

Visiting Tips for Light: Installations by Bruce Munro

To experience Light we recommend purchasing timed admission tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Timed admission tickets limit the number of people in the Gardens, providing a better visiting experience.

Click here to purchase your timed admission tickets
Here are a few suggestions to help plan your visit:

1. Light is on view from June 9–September 29, and is best viewed at night. Extended evening hours Wed–Sat until 11:00 pm, through September 1! See more hours. Please note: we are open until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 4.
   
2. Download the Light: Installations by Bruce Munro App!
   Amp up your experience by downloading our free Light app for Apple and Android. Access exclusive content, watch videos of the installation, listen to the artist's inspirations, share your best photos, and more! Download the app now.
   
3. Timed Admission Tickets are required, and can be purchased in advance online. Print your tickets at home to avoid lines once you arrive. Tickets may sell out, so purchase early to avoid disappointment!
   
4. Timed admission tickets require you to choose the date and start time of your visit. Once you enter the Gardens, you may stay as long as you wish.
   
5. Members are required to make reservations if they plan on visiting after 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Reservations can be made online. Find out more about visiting Light if you are a Member.
   
6. Check our Hours page to ensure Light is on view the evening of your visit. Due to special programming, some evenings may require a special event ticket. To view Light on Fireworks & Fountains evenings, you must have a Fireworks & Fountains special event ticket. Fireworks & Fountains nights are: July 3 & 21, August 11, September 1 & 29.
   
7. Tickets purchased for special events (Fireworks & Fountains Shows, ticketed concerts, ticketed dining events) are considered timed admission tickets for that date and Light will be on view during evening special events.
   
8. Groups (15 or more) must book in advance due to limited availability and all groups receive a 30% discount. There are no options for guided tours of the exhibition.
   
9. Plan to arrive at Longwood Gardens well before sunset to enjoy the Gardens by day and by night. Allow ample travel time.
   
10. Parking is free. Remote parking is used if needed. Transportation from remote parking areas to the Gardens is provided.
    
11. You may wish to bring a flashlight.
    
12. Light is a rain or shine, indoor and outdoor experience. Scooters, wheelchairs, and strollers are available (for a fee for non-Members) on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center. Shuttle service is not provided. Due to varying terrain and pathway surfaces, some areas of the Light installations are accessible by foot only.
    
13. Don't have a Smartphone or tablet? You may also rent an iPod that includes our free Light Appfor $5. For more details, stop by the Guest Services desk in the Visitor Center.