he Des Moines Botanical Center is one of the most popular cultural attractions in Iowa, providing educational, recreational, and community resources to thousands. Its goal is to provide botanical displays and educational services for its visitors. It is located on 14 acres along the east bank of the Des Moines River, close to downtown.
It isn’t very large, but when an Iowan wants to get away from a cold winter, or if you want to learn a bit about some of the plants from around the world, this is a good place to go. Local hint: check their website. I paid $5 each for myself and a date to go into the Botanical Garden this winter and we spent a few hours walking and talking and listening to the FREE jazz concert playing inside. Don’t judge me because I’m cheap. She loved it!
Nice little botanical garden – and certainly worth the low cost of admission.
goid learning experiences for everyone all ages
Great place for Photography! A good point of interest both for family to stop and friends. An interesting Eco-dome that contains many different plant species and birds.
Small but well cared for. A great place to go in the winter