Lyman Estate Greenhouses

Lyman Estate Greenhouses The Lyman Estate Greenhouses are open year-round from Tuesday through Saturday. Visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information.

The complex of four greenhouses consists of an 1804 grape house, 1820 camellia house, 1840 orchid house, and a 1930 sales greenhouse where visitors can purchase plants to take home. At any time of year a visit to these picturesque greenhouses is a treat. Rare orchids covered with exotic flowers bloom throughout the year. During the summer, Black Hamburg and Green Muscat grapevines are laden with e

normous clusters of fruit. Autumn in the greenhouses arrives with the sweet scent of citrus plants in bloom, followed by the arrival of their fruit. When winter is at its bleakest, the century-old camellia collection puts forth its magnificent blooms. The expert horticultural staff offers advice and assistance with plant selection and culture. The greenhouse specializes in orchids, exotic house plants, citrus fruits, camellias, and herbs. Five large specialty plant sales are held during the year. In our gift shop and sales greenhouse we offer not only plants, but also orchid growing supplies, pottery, gardening books, fertilizers, notecards, and garden gifts.

Summer movie nights are even better at the Lyman Estate! ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŒ™There are still two chances to join us for Movies at the Mans...
07/22/2026

Summer movie nights are even better at the Lyman Estate! ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŒ™

There are still two chances to join us for Movies at the Mansion on the historic grounds:

๐Ÿ‰ July 23 at 8:00 p.m.: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
๐Ÿฆ– July 30 at 8:00 p.m.: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and settle in for a free outdoor movie under the stars. It's the perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends. โ†’ https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?keyword=movies

Summer savings are in full bloom! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒธStop by the Lyman Estate Greenhouses this week and enjoy 20% off all perennials and ...
07/08/2026

Summer savings are in full bloom! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒธ

Stop by the Lyman Estate Greenhouses this week and enjoy 20% off all perennials and hostas, plus buy 2, get 2 FREE on herbs.

Whether you're refreshing your garden beds, filling containers, or adding a few favorites to your kitchen garden, now is the perfect time to stock up.

Come see what's growingโ€”we can't wait to welcome you!

๐˜–๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต.

Last Saturday may have been a washout, but this Saturday is shaping up to be a beauty!Join us at the Lyman Estate Greenh...
06/03/2026

Last Saturday may have been a washout, but this Saturday is shaping up to be a beauty!

Join us at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses for our Hosta & Perennial Sale and find everything you need to fill your garden, porch, patio, and home with summer color and plant-filled joy. Whether you're looking for a few new favorites or planning a full garden refresh, we've got plenty of green inspiration waiting for you.

Bonus: Saturday is Historic New England's annual region-wide Open House! All 38 Historic New England sites will be open and free to visit, making it the perfect day to shop, explore, and celebrate the start of the season.

We can't wait to see you in the greenhouses! โ†’

Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, and Saturday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass.

Join us for the Annual Hosta and Perennial Sale on May 30, May 31, and June 6!Shop hundreds of beautiful plants for sun ...
05/20/2026

Join us for the Annual Hosta and Perennial Sale on May 30, May 31, and June 6!

Shop hundreds of beautiful plants for sun and shade in our lawn sales area behind the historic greenhouses, and browse a wonderful selection of herbs if you missed our earlier herb sale. Whether youโ€™re refreshing garden beds, filling containers, or adding something new to your landscape, thereโ€™s plenty to discover.

The historic greenhouses will also be open during the sale. Rain or shine โ€” we look forward to seeing you there! โ†’ https://my.historicnewengland.org/27553/hosta-perennial

Weโ€™re hiring! Love camellias, orchids, houseplants, and historic greenhouses? Come grow with us at the Lyman Estate Gree...
05/07/2026

Weโ€™re hiring! Love camellias, orchids, houseplants, and historic greenhouses? Come grow with us at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses as our new Assistant Greenhouse Manager. Help care for one of the oldest surviving greenhouse complexes in the country while cultivating plants, history, and community year-round.

Learn more and apply โ†’ https://historicnewengland.bamboohr.com/careers/130

The Greenhouses are open year-round, but Historic New England's Open House offers a moment to slow down and take it all ...
04/22/2026

The Greenhouses are open year-round, but Historic New England's Open House offers a moment to slow down and take it all in.

Join us on June 6 and enjoy the season in full bloom!

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, our historic sites across the region are open and FREE to the public. Join us for a fun day of fantastic storytelling! Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, f...

April Showers have brought Orchid flowers. We are holding our annual Spring Orchid Sales starting Friday April 10th to S...
04/06/2026

April Showers have brought Orchid flowers. We are holding our annual Spring Orchid Sales starting Friday April 10th to Sunday April 12th, 2026 from 9:30-4:00.
We have hundreds of budded and blooming orchids for sale, numerous genera.
We can help you choose the right orchid for your growing conditions. Held in our 200 year old historic greenhouses.

04/01/2026

Address

185 Lyman Street
Waltham, MA
02452

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(617) 994-5913

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