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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Garden, Arts and Entertainment, and Sculpture Garden

Capitol Park, Des Moines

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8.7^/10

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"Tropical temperatures"(3 Tips)
"nice warm place in the middle of winter!"(2 Tips)

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Megan BoesenJanuary 26, 2023
This place is fabulous, went midday during the week. It would only be better if they had a cafe. I do like all of the Iowa based products in their gift shop, and they have many educational items too.
Tad AndersenApril 23, 2014
Don't forget to stroll thru the Gardeners Show House, down a little hall on southwest corner of building for ideas for your own garden
Erik RowleyFebruary 4, 2015
I remember coming here in the early '90s and feeding the fish. Beautiful gardens and a convenient winter retreat.
Morgan SMarch 8, 2016
Wonderful food! The flavors were bursting and the food was light. Great ambiance for a nice lunch.
StephanieJuly 21, 2015
Amazing! Check out the water garden and waterfall out back. Give yourself a couple hours to look at everything! So peaceful.
Jennifer BobergAugust 17, 2014
If you have a Chicago Botanic Garden pass it's good here too! Only indoor displays right now. Outdoor area opening Spring 2015.
Michelle WilkeningJanuary 8, 2012
Come in on Sundays in January and February from 1-3 pm to catch Botanical Blues. Tropical temperatures, beautiful flowers and foliage, good music, and refreshments.
K12 IncFebruary 10, 2012
Did you know? The Botanical Center's geodesic dome is 150 feet wide and 80 feet tall and constructed of 665 plexiglass panels. It houses nearly 1,000 species of plants!
Estepha FrancisqueOctober 3, 2017
One of the most beautiful sights in town. Check out the free weekend once a year
AMay 1, 2016
Gorgeous plants and gardens! Great place for photographs.
Evan[Bu]July 20, 2011
Want to visit the tropics in the middle of winter, but don't have the cash to visit Florida? Check out the palm trees at the Des Moines Botanical Center. Total savings: $750.00.
Martijn vdMMarch 24, 2013
Great place to get away from the cold and visit a nice warm place in the middle of winter! Spend time on a treasure hunt with the kids.
Deb GaskinsNovember 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Don't miss the Show House. Awesome displays that change every 3 months.
BJ F.April 4, 2017
A wonderful location for a wedding!
Adam ClarkeJanuary 9, 2010
GREAT place to escape the sub zero temps outside and to enjoy tropical plant life. only $5 for adults and children under 3 are free. Read more
Greg SwanJune 8, 2012
Built on the site of Iowa's first leprechaun spotting. Look behind the rainbow sculpture for the shamrock memorial.
Michael GeeMarch 1, 2015
It's ok... Got bored after a few minutes. Nice warm place to go read a book in the middle of summer.
Wade AllenMay 10, 2014
What a beautiful place to explore!
Des Moines Water WorksApril 17, 2012
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2012, at the Botanical Center. Enjoy FREE admission all day long!
Ted CoppockOctober 3, 2014
Visiting new improvements today
Drew N Tyler RobertsMay 25, 2010
had a great time fun and inexpensive
Evan[Bu]July 22, 2011
Palm trees!

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