Visiting the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
We’d love to have you here at our beautiful Iowa Arboretum and Gardens! Check out the below hours of operation and information on our admissions! Whether you are here to explore our beautiful space, attend our events, or need a place to host your next event and wedding, we are here for you! Join us at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens today!
Remember–Members get in free! Want to become a member? Click here!
Admission:
Members: Free!
Click Here to Become a Member Today!
Non-members:
Adults: $8
Youth: (3 years – 12 years) $3
Child: (2 years & under) – Free
Tour Buses: $150
Hours of Operation (Closed on Weekends * November – March)
The trails are closed for the winter for construction.
Weekdays: 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm (April – October)
Office hours: 9 am to 4 pm (Monday – Friday)
Gift Shop: 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
Take Highway 30 through Boone. Turn right and go south on either Quill Road (4.9) or Highway 17 (4.8 miles). Take a right on E-57 and head west (from Quill – 1.2 miles and from E-57 – 2.4 miles). Watch for the Iowa Arboretum sign and turn left at Peach Avenue (1.9 miles).
