Where is Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden located?

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. The map on this page gives directions.

Where do you park for Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Free, with limited spaces. Overflow parking along Robert D. Ray Drive during large events. Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com, checked October 1, 2026.

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: Open 10 AM to 5 PM on Tuesdays All hours
Admission: Adults $14, seniors (65+) and active or retired military $13, children 2-12 $10, children up to 1 free. Free for up to 4 with a SNAP or WIC EBT card and ID.
Parking: Free, with limited spaces. Overflow parking along Robert D. Ray Drive during large events.

Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com, checked October 1, 2026

Plan your visit

Hours

Opening hours by day
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday	10 AM - 5 PM
Friday	10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday	9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday	9 AM - 4 PM

These hours run September 30 to November 12, 2026.

Hours change by season. September 30 to November 12: Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. November 13 to January 3: Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed Mondays.

Admission

Adults $14, seniors (65+) and active or retired military $13, children 2-12 $10, children up to 1 free. Free for up to 4 with a SNAP or WIC EBT card and ID.

Parking

Free, with limited spaces. Overflow parking along Robert D. Ray Drive during large events.

Address

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

Directions

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Est. visit time

30 min - 1h 30mOur estimate for a garden, not a figure from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Website

Official site

About Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Indoor and outdoor botanical garden featuring temperate to tropical plants, educational programs, and Trellis Café.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Common questions about Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

What is Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?
Indoor and outdoor botanical garden featuring temperate to tropical plants, educational programs, and Trellis Café.
Where is Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden located?
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. The map on this page gives directions.
Is Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden free?
No. Adults $14, seniors (65+) and active or retired military $13, children 2-12 $10, children up to 1 free. Free for up to 4 with a SNAP or WIC EBT card and ID. Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com, checked October 1, 2026.
What are Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's hours?
September 30 to November 12, 2026: Monday Closed, Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM - 5 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 5 PM, Friday 10 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM, Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM. Hours change by season. September 30 to November 12: Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. November 13 to January 3: Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed Mondays. Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com, checked October 1, 2026.
Where do you park for Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?
Free, with limited spaces. Overflow parking along Robert D. Ray Drive during large events. Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com, checked October 1, 2026.