General Admission

 

Welcome to Your Garden!
General Admission tickets purchased online can be used any day during general daily admission hours and do not have to be used on the day purchased. They cannot be used on special events outside of our general admission hours.

Jun 1 - Sep 29 (Summer Hours)

Tuesday: 10 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday–Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Friday: 10 am–7:30 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–4 pm

Sep 30 - Nov 12

Tuesday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–4 pm

Closed Mondays 

Closed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Free Access Programs: Advance online ticketing is not available for the American Horticultural Society's reciprocal admission program, Museums for All, the Adventure Pass Library program and Pineapple Tokens. Please present passes/tokens at the Guest Services kiosk desk upon arrival.

 

Summer Camps

 

Please Read: 

To register for camp sessions, enter the quantities below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart.  

To register for other sessions before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the top left corner to return to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden main page. 

Upon registration you will receive an email with a link to the Camper Information form. This form must be filled out before the start of your camp. 

A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart." Select member levels are eligible for the discount.

 

 

Food & Drink Workshops

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailed to education@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Home & Household

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Music in the Garden

 

Music in the Garden
Presented by Hy-Vee

Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! Buy your tickets in advance for single concerts, or purchase a season pass for all concerts. The richly planted walled setting of the celebration lawn is a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts to perform. 

Click here to purchase a season pass. A season pass includes tickets to all concerts in the 2026 season at a discounted price, plus early entry so you can pick your preferred seats!

Music starts at 6:30 pm. General entry starts at 6:00 pm. Season Pass, Garden Giving Club, and member with pre-purchased ticket entry starts at 5:30 pm.  

Presenting sponsor: Hy-Vee 
Major sponsor: Better Homes & Gardens
Supporting Sponsors: Fredrikson, On With Life
Production partner: Ripple Productions
 

2026 Concert Lineup


June 11 — Weary Ramblers
June 18 — The Textures
June 25 — Mango Soul

July 2 — Son Peruchos
July 9 — June Bugs DSM
July 16 — The NOLA Jazz Band
July 23 — The Feel Right
July 30 — The Swallowtails

August 6 — The Crowfoot Rakes
August 13 — The Finesse
August 20 — RetroSpect
August 27 — Diplomats of Solid Sound

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Weather Policy

In the event of severe weather, concerts may be postponed and rescheduled for a later date. Updates will be posted on the Botanical Garden website and social media channels. Season pass holders and advance ticket purchasers will be notified by email if schedule changes occur.

Tickets are non-refundable, unless a performance cannot be rescheduled.

Sip and Stroll

 

Participants in this program must be 21 years of age or older.

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Elite Education Classes

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

 

Art & Design Workshops

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart." If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. 

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailed to education@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

 

Story Sprouts

Horticulture Classes

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Botany Book Club

This is a bundled series of programs. To register for individual events, click "show individual events" below.

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Health & Wellness Workshops

Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click register. If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.

Health & Wellness Series

Please Read: 

  • To register for a package, enter the quantity below and click the register button.  Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. 
  • To register for individual classes, click  "show individual events."
  • To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.

Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."

Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation requests must be emailedtoeducation@dmbotanicalgarden.com. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee. 

  • Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit. 

  • Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable

  • If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details. 

  •  

A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction. 

For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.