Explore our Gardens
Urban Oasis
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden can be both an entertaining and educational experience for you, your friends, family. The Botanical Garden has an established reputation as a dynamic, innovative, cultural institution that pushes horticultural boundaries. This true downtown urban oasis delivers an engaging green space to explore, a high-quality guest experience offering educational programming, signature events, and community outreach. Be sure to visit the Botanical Garden in each season to find yourself immersed in a variety of beautiful gardens made possible by biodiversity from around the globe.
Art and Sculpture
Art and Sculpture
Conservatory & Indoor Gardens
Conservatory and Indoor Gardens
Corpse Flower
Corpse Flower
Plant Collections
Plant Collections
Founders Garden
Founders Garden
Hillside Garden
Hillside Garden
Koehn Garden
Koehn Garden
Lauridsen Savanna
Lauridsen Savanna
Meredith Terraces
Meredith Terraces
Principal Belevedere
Principal Belvedere
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Ruan Allee
Ruan Allee
Ruan Reflection Garden
Ruan Reflection Garden
The Dorothy and Max Rutledge Conifer Garden
The Dorothy and Max Rutledge Conifer Garden
The EMC Insurance Companies Entry Garden
The EMC Insurance Companies Entry Garden
Water Garden
The Water Garden
Wells Fargo Rose Garden
Wells Fargo Rose Garden
Nature Play
Nature Play
Hiller Rain Garden
Hiller Rain Garden
Seasonal Horticulture Feature
Seasonal Horticulture Feature Amaryllis
