Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Located along the Des Moines River in downtown Iowa's capital city, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is centered around a striking 80-foot-tall geodesic conservatory that houses a diverse collection of tropical plants, including numerous palm species. Visitors can explore lush indoor displays year-round while also enjoying 12 acres of outdoor gardens, seasonal exhibits, and one of the Midwest's most distinctive botanical landmarks. The garden has demonstrated a long-term commitment to cultivating palms, even replacing oversized specimens that outgrow the dome with new species selected for the collection.