General Information
- Admission Price: Adults $10; Seniors and Veterans $9; Youth ages 4-17 $7; Children 3 and under and Members free. Free admission for up to four people with presentation of an EBT card and valid ID.
- Group Rates: Guided tours are $15 per person with a minimum of 10 guests and a limit of 25 guests per tour guide. This tour includes the conservatory and outdoor gardens. For groups of 10 or more that would like to explore the Botanical Garden on their own, we offer a special group rate: Adults 18-64, $7; Seniors 65+, $6.
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Guides Available:
- Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
- Season: Open daily year-round: closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (3 p.m.), Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve (3 p.m.).
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Self-Guided Tours:
- Specialty Tours (Ex: Kid-friendly): Explore the Botanical Garden on a guided tour each Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Your guide will illuminate notable plants and key pieces of the facility’s history as you tour the conservatory and outdoor gardens (weather permitting). Tours are $5 for Members and $15 for Nonmembers and last 45-75 minutes. Tours are available for up to 12 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees also receive 10 percent off Garden Shop purchases. Take a self-guided, digital tour using the free GrowIt! app. Download the app in your phone's app store and visit the Garden for more details.
- Tour Length: 45-75 minutes
- Tour Times: Weekend Guided Tours Explore the Botanical Garden on a guided tour each Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Your guide will illuminate notable plants and key pieces of the facility’s history as you tour the conservatory and outdoor gardens (weather permitting). Guided Adult Tours Guided tours led by staff and volunteers share the history and bright future of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, along with a look at notable plants, what’s currently in bloom and insights into our horticultural practices. Guided tours are an ideal way to experience the Botanical Garden for the first time. Guided tours are offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and last approximately 30-40 minutes. Please schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance. Tours are $15 per person with a minimum of 10 guests and a limit of 25 guests per tour guide. This tour includes the conservatory and outdoor gardens (weather-permitting). Tour pricing includes admission. Unguided Adult Group For groups of 10 or more that would like to explore the Botanical Garden on their own, we offer a special group rate: Adults (18-64) $9 Seniors (65+) $8 To receive this rate, please schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance by contacting 515.323.6290.
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Coach Parking:
- Walking distance to the Iowa Events Center: 14
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Children's Menu:
- Days of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday
- Hours of Operation: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Patio Dining:
- Total Seating Capacity: 80
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Virtual Activities Available:
- Link to Virtual Activities: https://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/programs/activities-and-resources/