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Rhododendrons in Full Bloom

Thousands of world-famous varieties paint Heritage Museum and Gardens in pink and purple, May 15–25.

Thousands of Blooms Await

Walk through walls of rhododendrons in over 100 varieties, each one at peak bloom. Photograph yourself surrounded by color, then slow down on a self-guided walking tour to learn the story of Heritage's rhododendron legacy. At the Garden Discovery Cart, hands-on demonstrations teach proper plant care and pruning techniques. Before you leave, the special plant sale lets you take home one of these signature plants.

What to Expect

Daily 10:00–5:00 through May 25th at Heritage Museum and Gardens

  • Over 100 rhododendron varieties in full bloom

  • Self-guided walking tour through the gardens

  • Hands-on learning at the Garden Discovery Cart

Rhododendron Festival

The Festival in Full Bloom
Three reasons to spend your days at Heritage Museum and Gardens

Walls of Blooms

Walls of Blooms

Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties create an explosion of pink, purple, and white throughout the gardens.

Learn and Grow

Learn and Grow

The Garden Discovery Cart offers hands-on demonstrations where you'll learn proper plant care and pruning techniques from the experts.

Made for Families

Made for Families

A special activity guide designed for kids and families turns the festival into an engaging exploration of these amazing plants.

Plan Your Visit

The Rhododendron Festival runs daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM through May 25th at Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich. Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties create an explosion of spectacular blooms—perfect for photographs, self-guided walking tours, and hands-on learning at the Garden Discovery Cart. A special plant sale lets you bring home one of these signature plants, and there's a fun activity guide designed for kids and families. Pre-purchase of admission tickets is recommended; visit the Heritage Museum and Gardens website to secure yours.

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