Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Information

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant, 12-acre public garden in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With a mission of exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants, the Botanical Garden inspires and engages visitors through education, experience, and exploration. As a renowned cultural institution, the Botanical Garden cultivates diverse plants and connects people to the environment surrounding them. The Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) privately governed, not-for-profit institution. We are a community of growers who are curious, committed, and kind. We are a community of people welcoming all to join us in caring for one another and the plant communities that make up our Garden. We are growers who, with many hands, cultivate and nurture a thriving ecosystem filled with plants and people. We are curious and passionate about the natural world, and we are dedicated to doing our part to sustain and protect it for future generations. We are committed to creating and tending gardens where joy is experienced, curiosity is cultivated, and lifelong memories are made and cherished. We lead with kindness in all that we do to create an environment that promotes growth of our plants, our people, and our community.