
About Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.
What People Are Saying
from Google"A super fun way to spend some time, especially in the winter! Besides just the amazing plants there was also so much art as well as fun things added throughout like little trains! The plants were all so gorgeous and the warmth/humidity was a nice change from the cold dry winter air! We went during a weekday afternoon and it wasnt too crowded at all. A perfect spot to meet a friend and hangout, to take kids, to go on a date, or to spend some solo time."
"Five-Star Experience! The Botanical Garden’s Christmas Light Experience was absolutely wonderful and truly magical. From start to finish, it felt like stepping into a Christmas fairy tale. The displays were stunning, beautifully arranged, and perfect for all ages. The pricing was very appropriate for adults—and the fact that kids were free made it even better! Our whole group loved it, from the youngest to the oldest. It was such a warm, joyful experience that really put us in the holiday spirit. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something festive, beautiful, and family-friendly. We will definitely be back!"
"This place was beautiful and I am so glad we went! For $12 admission (lower for seniors and kids) I think it was well worth it. Just to see a monstera (a few, actually) with fruit in person was amazing! So many beautiful plants and the koi fish are amazing as well. And the gift shop had some wonderful things, though very expensive."
"The small climatron is nice, but the best areas are outside, where they have divided up the garden into smaller, well-landscaped spaces. It was spectacular in summer, but I have included photos from October to show the great variety of flowering plants still seen. The restaurant is unusually good - a nicely designed space with foods ranging from gourmet to hamburgers, and a good wine list."
"It's a bit pricey to get in, IMO, but there's a beautiful variety of plants inside. Not very large, but the more you walk around the same areas, the more you notice because there are so many different things packed in there. It's pretty temperate inside and there's a coat rack you can leave heavier outerwear on if visiting in winter."
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