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.

Regular Hours - Jan 1 - May 31

  • Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm
  • Saturday – Sunday 9am-4pm

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.

Member Events

Join us for a members-only night! 

This is a member-exclusive night at the Garden. Please sign in with the email associated with your membership to be able to reserve a free spot. Your member discount will be added after you click "Add to Cart." If you have never logged in, please register an account with the email associated to your membership.

You may reserve 2 spots per membership. 

 

 

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 
Supporting sponsor: Better Homes & Gardens
Production partner: Ripple Productions
 

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.

Spring Garden Market Preview Night

Be among the first to see what’s new at the Spring Garden Market during the Preview Evening sip and shop event. Ticket price includes exclusive first access to available plants, a signature drink, cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres to enjoy while you shop. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be on site for the event to help answer your questions! 

Market vendors will be exhibiting during the evening with a variety of botanical art, fresh florals, and hand-made goods. Door prize drawings will also be taking place for a selection of our partner’s wares and Botanical Garden favorites.  

Members - $30 
Non-members - $35
NEW Spring Garden Market Cultivator Ticket – $125  

Let your support bloom in a meaningful way. By choosing the Spring Garden Market Cultivator Ticket, you help grow more than your own garden — you advance the Botanical Garden’s mission of engaging and connecting our community with plants and plant experts.  

Your generosity directly supports education, horticulture, and year-round programming, all while elevating your Spring Garden Market experience.  

Cultivator Benefits Include:  

  • Recognition as a Spring Garden Market Cultivator in digital media  
  • A fresh floral boutonniere to identify you as a Cultivator  
  • Exclusive early entry shopping from 5:00–5:30 pm, with expert staff and knowledgeable volunteers available to assist you  
  • Two additional raffle tickets for the door prize drawing  
  • Entry into an exclusive Cultivator-only drawing* for a personal garden review with a member of our horticulture team (one winner)  
  • All benefits included with a general Preview Evening ticket 
    *Exclusive drawing limited to Cultivator Ticket holders 

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.