(515) 795-3216 info@iowaarboretum.org

HOURS of OPERATION

Weekdays – 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Weekends – 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Visiting the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens

We’d love to have you here at our beautiful Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid, Iowa – home of Treehouse Village! Whether you are here to explore our beautiful spaces, attend our events, play outdoors with your family or you need a place to host your next gathering or wedding, we are here for you. Join us at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens today!

DID YOU KNOW? Members get in free! Want to become a member? Click here! 

Reciprocal Admission Program (RAP)

American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Admission Program (RAP) 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. RAP members must show their membership card in order to receive tickets, therefore, pre-purchase tickets are not available for the RAP program.

Admission:

Members: Free!
Click Here to Become a Member Today! 

Non-members General Admission:

Adult: $12 

Youth (13 years to 17 years): $12

Child (3 years – 12 years): $7

Child (2 years & under) – Free

Guarantee your entrance time by pre-purchasing your tickets now!

Pick up your tickets at the Hughes Education Center upon arrival!

Interested in bringing a Group?

Please contact us at groupvisit@iowaarboretum.org

All main campus Iowa Arboretum & Garden Trails are open!

The Woodland Overlook Trail is OPEN

The Herrick Memorial Trail is OPEN

The Prairie Trails are OPEN

The Woodland Walnut Trail remains CLOSED

Hours of Operation

Weekdays: 9 am to 4 pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm (April to mid-November)

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

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).

Education is in our mission

Connecting Children With Nature

More Than Just Plants

Visiting the Schoolhouse in the Children's Garden

Hiking the Trails

Touring The Gardens

Fun for the Entire Family