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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 323-6290
Open · Closes 5 PM
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Thursday
10 AM - 5 PM
Friday
10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday
10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM - 5 PM
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The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a 17-acre botanical garden located near downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States, on the east bank of the … See more

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The dome is constructed of 665 plexiglass panels

More than 1,200 different kinds of plants are on display

Explore and discover beauty in nature

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Kids can also pick up a scavenger hunt and activity pamphlet at the front desk when they visit
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Parking at the garden is free
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Plant lover or not, head here to soak in the lovely atmosphere or simply for a breath of fresh air
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Arrange to visit greater des moines botanical garden and other attractions in des moines using our des moines online vacation planner
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The garden hosts events such as fall gardening, garden growers - an apple a day, story sprouts, and yoga at the garden
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The gardens will feature rich annual color designs conceived around artistic concepts inspired from music, history, art and pop culture
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The domed conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden and sculptures under one roof
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A popular way to visit is getting lost in the gardens on a self-guided tour
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Jul 21, 2022
We visited these gardens located on the Des Moines River. The conservatory has many unusual plants and flowers. After spending time inside, we went outside to see the lovely gardens and trails . Outs… Full review by ellenrC9910DX
Jun 19, 2022
We enjoyed our visit to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens. I loved that there was an indoor atrium as well as outdoor gardens. It was rainy the day we visited so I would have liked to spend m… Full review by 4trishaj
Mar 15, 2022
It is neat to see, but it is not very big. Don't expect to spend half a day here. It is worth the trip though if you are here for a long period of time. Full review by Gavin B
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Something Is Always in Bloom
With plants ranging from temperate to tropical, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden takes you indoors and out while you tour the carefully planted collections. Something is always in bloom at this urban botanic center. Whether your visit is part of an adult-education class on gardening, or you're attending a tastefully decorated event in the rentable venue space, you can admire the garden's beauty. A popular way to visit is getting lost in the gardens on a self-guided tour. If you happen to be visiting the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden during the lunch hour, the Trellis Café located within the gardens can make your visit here extra special. Special events at the botanical garden include "Botanical Blues" throughout the winter and a four-day Spring Garden Festival. Address: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa Official site: http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/
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The Majesty of the Plant World
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, on the east bank of the Des Moines River. Interest in a Des Moines botanical center began in 1929. A city greenhouse was acquired on the west side of the river in 1939, which served the city as a production and display greenhouse until the Botanical Center was completed in 1979. From 2004 to December 31, 2012, the facility was operated on behalf of the city by Des Moines Water Works. On January 2, 2013, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden opened for the first time as a nonprofit organization under the leadership of president and CEO Stephanie Jutila and the governance of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Board of Directors. The institution is undergoing a dynamic renewal funded by a successful capital campaign to raise $12.6 million for the Phase I expansion of the outdoor gardens and improvements to the existing conservatory and building. The conservatory has over a 1,200 different taxa from around the world in artistic settings designed to explore, explain and celebrate the majesty of the plant world. Future outdoor gardens, designed by the Chicago-based landscape architect Doug Hoerr, will include a new rose garden, entrance garden, nearly 0.5-acre water garden, maple allée, belvedere overlooking the Des Moines River, celebration lawn and walled perennial border, conifer and gravel garden, a hillside garden, and an annual and bulb parterre. These gardens reflect the institution's commitment to developing gardens as forms of public art. The gardens will feature rich annual color designs conceived around artistic concepts inspired from music, history, art and pop culture, utilizing plants as the ingredients for exhibitions. From the 1986 until the mid 2000s, the Botanical Center was a used as a Do It Yourself venue for the Des Moines Underground, Punk and Hardcore Music scene. Countless national touring acts such as Henry Rollins, Scream, Saint Vitus, Regional and Local bands played shows for all ages in the rental halls there. Often these bands and their fans had no other venue open to them in the area and for that reason the Botanical Center provided a much needed space for the music scene. According to a contest on the WHO Radio Van & Bonnie morning show on June 21, 2011, the dome is constructed of 665 plexiglass panels. Arrange to visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and other attractions in Des Moines using our Des Moines online vacation planner.
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An Incredible Variety of Tropical Plants
Eye-candy for botanists and admirers of nature, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden prides itself on its beautiful plantations, exotic flowers, and manicured hedges. You'll find an incredible variety of tropical plants, as well as features like small waterfalls to help set the scene. Beyond creating visually stunning experiences, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden also endeavors to create awareness among visitors about horticulture and the environment through its several educational tours. Plant lover or not, head here to soak in the lovely atmosphere or simply for a breath of fresh air.
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On the East Bank of the Des Moines River
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, on the east bank of the Des Moines River. Interest in a Des Moines botanical center began in 1929. A city greenhouse was acquired on the west side of the river in 1939, which served the city as a production and display greenhouse until the Botanical Center was completed in 1979. From 2004 to December 31, 2012, the facility was operated on behalf of the city by Des Moines Water Works. On January 2, 2013, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden opened for the first time as a nonprofit organization under the leadership of president and CEO Stephanie Jutila and the governance of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Board of Directors. The institution is undergoing a dynamic renewal funded by a successful capital campaign to raise $12.6 million for the Phase I expansion of the outdoor gardens and improvements to the existing conservatory and building.
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