Tours
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Pre-Registered Adult Guided Tours
Schedule a guided tour for your group!
Guided tours share the history and bright future of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, along with a look at notable plants and what’s currently in bloom.
Guided tours may be scheduled upon request Tuesday through Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and last 60-75 minutes. Please schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance.
Guided Tours are $19 for nonmembers and $7 for members.
Groups must have a minimum of eight guests and a limit of 15 guests per tour guide (larger groups may be split into smaller groups for ease of the tour). This tour includes the conservatory and outdoor gardens (weather- permitting). Tour pricing includes admission to the Garden.
Unguided Group Visit
For groups of 10 or more that would like to explore the Botanical Garden on their own, we offer a special group rate:
Adults (18-64) $11
Seniors (65+) $10
To receive this rate, please schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance.
Please Note: Group rates do not apply to photographers or photography sessions. Click here to review our photography policies. Reciprocal admission discounts do not apply.
School & Youth Programming
Teachers interested in school field trips, visit our Field Trips page. For all other youth programming, please visit our Youth & Families page.