HOURS
Weekdays: 9 am to 4 pm
Weekends: 10 am to 4 pm
The gardens, grounds, woodland & prairie trails, and gift shop are open to visitors during normal business hours.
Upcoming Events
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Matt Woods Band
5 pm to 8 pm
Click here to learn more
Classic Car Show
Sunday, June 19th, 2022
11 am to 2 pm
Click here to learn more
Butterflies in the Garden
Saturday, July 9th, 2022
10 am to 4 pm
Click here to learn more
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
NOLA
5 pm to 8 pm
Click here to learn more
Movie Trivia
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
1 pm to 3 pm
Click here to learn more
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
Dueling Fiddles
5 pm to 8 pm
Click here to learn more
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
Diva and the Deacons
5 pm to 8 pm
Click here to learn more
Special events and educational programs are offered throughout the year bringing people of all ages together for social, seasonal, and learning opportunities.
The Iowa Arboretum, located on 160 acres in Boone County’s Des Moines River Valley showcases hundreds of species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants in a tranquil setting. Woodland and prairie trails provide wonderful outdoor walking opportunities.
Wildlife at the arboretum
Connect with nature that is pure and simple. See butterflies, bees, bats, and beetles. Spot eagles, finches, orioles, and jays. When you are here, you hear nature.
Agnes Whiting Iris Collection - Iowa Hybridizer
Sign up for the E-newsletter