Visiting the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
We’d love to have you here at our beautiful Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid, Iowa – home of the Adele & Dean Bowden Treehouse Village! Whether you are here to explore our beautiful spaces, attend our events, play outdoors with your family or you need a unique place to host your next group outing, gathering, or wedding, we are here for you. Join us for an enjoyable day at Iowa’s largest community supported public garden!
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Adele & Dean Bowden
TREEHOUSE VILLAGE
CLOSED SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2026
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ADMISSION RATES
Members FREE
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Adult $12
Youth $12 (age 13-18)
Child $7 (age 3-12)
Infant FREE (age 2 and under)
DO YOU HAVE A GROUP?
Special rates are available for organized groups planning a visit. Please see our GROUP VISITS page for maore information.
MUSEUMS for ALL
This admission program rate is available during normal operating hours as listed. Upon presenting a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card OR a Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) card, and a valid form of photo ID, a discounted admission of $3 per person, valid for up to 4 people in the immediate family, will be granted. Museums for All admission guests must show their SNAP or WIC card and photo ID in order to receive tickets, therefore, pre-purchase tickets are not available for the Museums for All program.
Garden Network Program (GNP)
This admission program rate is available during normal operating hours as listed. American Horticultural Society (AHS) Garden Network Program (GNP) members receive complimentary general admission for those listed on the card only. Other institution membership guidelines or benefits (i.e. duo, family, plus one, corporate, etc.) do not apply. GNP members must show their membership card in order to receive tickets, therefore, pre-purchase tickets are not available for the GNP program.
TRAIL CONDITIONS & SERVICES
Woodland and Prairie Trails are now open!
Occasionally trail conditions result in closing trails for safety. Please follow all posted closings.
Check out our Upcoming Events HERE
Gift Shop: Snacks, beverages, souvenirs and gifts for the home and garden. Open when the Arboretum is open!
Need more information?
Give us a call at 515-795-3216
Directions
FROM THE NORTH AND EAST
Take I-35 south to Highway 30 (Ames). Go west on Hwy 30 (13.1 miles) to Highway 17 Exit. Turn left to go south to Luther (4.8 miles). Turn right and head west on E-57 (2.4 miles). Watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign and turn left at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
FROM THE SOUTH
Option 1: Take I-35 north to Highway 210 (Slater/Maxwell Exit). Go west on Hwy 210 (12.6 miles) to Madrid. Turn right and head north to Luther (6 miles). Turn left and head west on E-57 (2.4 miles). Watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign and turn left at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
Option 2: Take 80/35 to Highway 141. Follow this north (10.3 miles) to Highway 17 and travel through Madrid to Luther (15.6 miles). Turn left and head west on E-57 (2.4 miles). Watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign and turn left at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
FROM THE WEST
Option 1: Take Highway 30 through Boone. Turn right and go south on Highway 17 (4.8 miles). Take a right on E-57 (2.4 miles). Watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign and turn left at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
Option 2: Take Highway 141 to the east through Perry. Take Adel/Ogden Exit and turn left on Highway 169. Take a right on E-57 and watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign. Turn right at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
