Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m.
About
Horticultural exhibits & art galleries. Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- 📞Phone(515) 323-6290
- 🕒HoursMonday:ClosedTuesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.Thursday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.Sunday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
- Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
- Public washroom: Has public washroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot: Free parking lot
- Free street parking: Free street parking
Nearby
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