Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden    

Tripadvisor (384) · Botanical garden in Des Moines, United States
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The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden and event venue in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With stunning indoor and outdoor gardens, engaging programing, …
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden and event venue in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With stunning indoor and outdoor gardens, engaging programing, and unique special events, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers memorable experiences all year long in an always friendly climate. Explore, discover and connect in a space where you can Find Your True Nature™.

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4.5/5 · 384 reviews
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Sep 5, 2024
Beautiful, walkable botanical garden even in late August. Would love to see it in spring or early summer to see more blooms. Very nice water features with soothing sound to cover traffic noise. numer… Full review by allifrizz
Aug 25, 2024
Free parking, entrance $12pp. Not very big, few interesting features. Quite small but lots of colour. Most interesting was a giant frog and its enormous tadpoles. Frogs body must have been 6-8” and t… Full review by Gardengel-IoW
Jun 6, 2024
What a beautiful place, both inside the bubble and outside of it. Inside the bubble are all sorts of plants from around the world. The pathway was wide and there was information on the plants. The… Full review by MATT G
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Date founded:December 1979

Questions & answers

Q:
Is it dog friendly
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Just service animals
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Do you supply wheelchairs to the elderly?
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Call them Monday and ask. When I was there, I didn't see any.
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Answer by Julie L · Oct 20, 2017
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What is the price of addition?
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Members. Free Adults. $8 Seniors. $7 Military. $7 Kids(4-17). $6 Kids 3+U. Free
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Are strollers and wheelchairs available at the Garden?
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There is a limited number of wheelchairs and strollers available on a first-come, first-served basis. They are free to borrow and located just inside the entryway.
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