Membership Benefits*
- Unlimited daily admission: Stroll the gardens as many times as you want as you beat the winter blues, take in the aroma of spring, or admire the changing fall colors.
- Bloom: Learn from our team of horticulturists and stay up to date on the Garden happenings with our award-winning member magazine!
- Free and discounted concerts: Lose yourself in the music (and the plants!) with our winter concert series, Botanical Blues or our summer concert series, Music in the Garden.
- Member discounts: Members receive special members-only discounts and promotions on education and wellness programs, plant sale purchases, and more!
- Unique family or senior photo location: Looking for a beautiful and vibrant spot for your family photos? The Garden can help! Members at the Family Plus, Grandparent Plus levels or Garden Giving Club donors are allowed one free photography reservation per membership year. Complete our Photography Reservation Form to schedule your family photo or senior portrait.
- Reciprocal privileges: Members receive free or discounted admission (plus other discounts!) to 345+ gardens throughout North America through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program. View a map of participating public gardens or download the informational PDF.
- Digital card: What can we say – we love being green! Membership cards have transitioned to a digital format to help us reduce our paper consumption. Digital membership cards work with iPhone and Android devices.
*Membership benefits are subject to change.
Membership fees are nonrefundable.
Membership Levels
Each membership is valid for one year. Select the level that works best for you!
Active military receive a 10% discount on any membership level. Discount is valid for onsite purchases only.
Individual Plus | $75
Free admission for one named adult, plus one guest per visit.
Family | $100
Free admission for up to two named adults and their dependents under 18 years of age living in the same household.
Grandparent | $100
Free admission for up to two named adults and their grandchildren under 18 years of age.
Family Plus | $125
Free admission for up to two named adults and their dependents under 18 years of age living in the same household, plus two additional guests per visit.
Grandparent Plus | $125
Free admission for up to two named adults and their grandchildren under 18 years of age, plus two additional guests per visit.
Senior | $50
Free admission for one eligible named adult 65 or older.
Student | $50
Free admission for one eligible named adult.
Garden Giving Club | $250+
Interested in supporting beyond membership? The Garden Giving Club is for those who wish to contribute to our blossoming educational and cultural programs, help over 150,000 people connect to the world of plants each year, and are looking for more personal opportunities to learn about the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Learn more about the Garden Giving Club.
Upcoming Member Promotions