Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Learn about our dual mission of community grant-giving and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens.
The Montclair Foundation
Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.
Join us for our many programs and events throughout the year.
The Montclair Foundation / Van Vleck House & Gardens
Eric En Plein Air on PBS
Photography in the Gardens
Join us for Tea
June 30, 2026
Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck
Visitors, please note:
The gardens will be closing at 5:30 PM on these dates to prepare for our Much Ado About Nothing live performances: July 16th- 18th.
Check out what’s going on next week and the fun going on all summer at Van Vleck!
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We’re on PBS!
Watch our episode of Eric En Plein Air on pbs.org and the PBS app. Eric creates a watercolor painting in our gardens and learns about the history of The Montclair Foundation.
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens has many events throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
07/16 at 7:00pm
07/17 at 7:00pm
07/18 at 6:30pm
07/23 at 11:30am
07/23 at 7:00pm
07/24 at 11:30am
07/25 at 11:30am
07/30 at 6:00pm
09/05 at 10:00am
10/01 at 11:30am
10/02 at 11:30am
10/03 at 11:30am
11/12 at 5:30pm
11/13 at 10:00am
11/14 at 10:00am
11/15 at 10:00am
11/22 at 6:30pm
12/10 at 11:30am
12/11 at 11:30am
12/12 at 11:30am
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens offer many classes throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
07/16 at 1:30pm
07/18 at 10:00am
07/18 at 10:30am
07/21 at 9:30am
07/22 at 9:30am
07/22 at 10:30am
07/22 at 1:00pm
07/22 at 7:00pm
07/23 at 1:30pm
07/25 at 9:30am
07/27 at 10:00am
07/28 at 9:30am
07/28 at 6:00pm
07/29 at 9:30am
07/29 at 7:00pm
07/30 at 1:30pm
08/01 at 10:30am
08/04 at 10:00am
08/05 at 6:30pm
08/05 at 7:00pm
08/06 at 1:30pm
08/12 at 10:30am
08/12 at 7:00pm
08/13 at 1:30pm
08/15 at 9:00am
08/15 at 10:30am
08/19 at 10:30am
08/19 at 7:00pm
08/20 at 1:30pm
— A TRUSTED FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY
Our admission-free Gardens are open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Use our gardens map, check our plant list, or take a virtual tour.
Perks include priority registration, discount pricing, free/reduced admission to events, and more.
Support the arts, family services and underserved communities in Montclair.
The Montclair Foundation provides grants bi-annually to a broad range of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations working to improve our community.
Beauty and tranquility abound amid 5.8 acres of landscaped gardens. The main house provides a perfect setting for your important fundraiser, meetings or off-site gatherings.
Donations are appreciated
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