The Rhododendron Festival

About the Event

Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer an explosion of spectacular blooms throughout Heritage. Photograph yourself surrounded by walls of flowers, immerse yourself in the story of Heritage’s fascinating rhododendron legacy on a self-guided walking tour and learn proper plant care and pruning techniques at our hands-on Garden Discovery Cart. You can also take home one (or more!) of these gorgeous plants from a special plant sale! There’s even a fun activity highlighting these amazing plants designed just for kids and families! All extra rhododendron-focused activities are free with museum admission or membership. No advance registration required.

Tickets include admission to:

The gardens, featuring collections of rhododendrons, hydrangeas, daylilies, and more (seasonal)

The Hidden Hollow outdoor discovery area

The Special Exhibitions Gallery, featuring the Impressionist New England: Four Seasons of Color and Light exhibit

The J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery, featuring the From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America and Charging Ahead: Early Electric Cars in America exhibits

The American Art & Carousel Gallery, featuring the Heritage Highlights exhibit and rides on the 1908 Looff carousel

The outdoor art exhibit Alfred Glover in the Garden (opening mid-May)

Wampanoag wetu, Three Sisters Garden, and mush8n

Outdoor features such as the McGraw Family Garden of the Senses, the Flume Fountain, the Hart Family Maze Garden, the labyrinth, walking trails, and more

Lilly’s Café

The Shop at Heritage in its new temporary location

General Admission Tickets are date specific and are valid for entry any time between 10 am-4:30 pm. Heritage is open rain or shine, so don’t forget to dress for the elements!

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Date: May 17-23,25-27, 2024

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