LongHouse Visitor Center
Gather at LongHouse
Surrounded by picturesque scenery, LongHouse Visitor Center welcomes guests to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens with panoramic views of beautiful gardens, woodlands and ponds.
Stunning indoor and outdoor spaces offer ideal backdrops for special events. LongHouse offers 21,000 square feet of interior space including a cafe and gift shop as well as rental spaces for weddings, corporate meetings, exhibits, community events and workshops. Exterior spaces include gardens, lawns and a reflecting pool, offering additional spaces to celebrate and connect with nature.
Join us, and gather at LongHouse.
Wedding and Garden Rentals
Donna Stringfellow
donna.stringfellow@opkansas.org
Corporate Events and Celebrations
Kate.Hashagen@opkansas.org
Hours
September – March
Monday-Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
April – August
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Gates shut at closing time.
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Weddings
Celebrate the beginning of your marriage surrounded by wildflower-draped hillsides and soft colors and shapes of the gardens. Explore and design your perfect wedding venue package at LongHouse.
Corporate Events
Host your meetings, company picnics, conventions and retreats in one of our state-of-the-art spaces equipped with the latest technology.
Celebrations
Celebrate in style! Reserve one of our gorgeous indoor or outdoor spaces for your special occasions. Retirement parties, birthdays, and bridal/baby showers are even more beautiful at LongHouse.
Educational Programs
Spaces in LongHouse are perfect for collaboration and learning. Book one of our rooms for workshops, expos and exhibits.
Café & Gift Shop
LongHouse is a space for community and daily gatherings. Browse our gift shop, enjoy artwork and grab a coffee at Café Celeste any day the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is open.
About the Space
- 21,000-square-feet
- Soaring ceilings and expansive windows
- Elegant tables and chairs
- Ample parking for 250 vehicles
- State-of-the-art media and sound equipment
- Prep kitchen with warming oven, sinks, refrigeration
- Dedicated team of customer service-oriented event organizers
LongHouse Community Art Gallery
Join us at the new art gallery inside LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This exciting addition merges the beauty of the natural world with the creativity of fine art. The LongHouse Community Art Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.
Contact LongHouse
Phone
913-685-3604
Address
9209 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Arboretum Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
