Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Enchanting, 17 acre public botanic garden; inside find a live, exotic butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally.
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Situated on a 17-acre site in beautiful Ames, Iowa, Reiman Gardens offers a year-round destination featuring distinct gardens, always changing, adapting, and evolving with the seasons. Explore a large variety of plants, aromatic herbs and beautiful roses, a towering palm tree, native prairie species, and so much more. Get tips and inspirations for your own garden, enjoy unique art and architecture

, and relax in an indoor tropical oasis. In addition to yearly themes, special events, and an ever changing display of natural beauty, the Gardens also offers a tropical indoor Conservatory with seasonal displays, a 2,500 square foot Butterfly Wing with 800 exotic butterflies in flight, and a full-service Gift Shop featuring unique items.

Sorry, we are closed today!Planning a visit to Reiman Gardens this weekend? Here’s our holiday weekend schedule:🏈 Saturd...
09/05/2026

Sorry, we are closed today!

Planning a visit to Reiman Gardens this weekend? Here’s our holiday weekend schedule:

🏈 Saturday, Sept. 5: CLOSED for the Iowa State football game at Jack Trice Stadium
🌱 Sunday, Sept. 6: OPEN regular hours
🌱 Monday, Sept. 7: OPEN regular hours

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

🌙 Nature at Night: A Walking MeditationThursday, September 17 | 7:00 – 8:30 PMNature at Night invites you to slow down, ...
09/04/2026

🌙 Nature at Night: A Walking Meditation
Thursday, September 17 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Nature at Night invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect—one mindful step at a time.

We'll begin with simple strategies for "seeing" with all your senses, then move gently through some of Reiman Gardens' most distinctive spaces as darkness falls around us.

No experience with meditation needed—just an open mind and comfortable shoes. Flashlights and glow sticks provided for safety.

$30 General Public
$18 Members
$15 ISU Students

🎟️ https://bit.ly/4x7y2F8

The first week in September has been a HOT one! 🌞🔥 If you are wondering if the Gardens still look good this time of year...
09/04/2026

The first week in September has been a HOT one! 🌞🔥

If you are wondering if the Gardens still look good this time of year, the answer is a resounding "YES!"

Labor Day Weekend Hours
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: CLOSED for home football game
Sunday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Slow down and settle into the soothing sounds of a Sound Bath at the Gardens. 🌿✨📅 Wednesday, September 9 | 6-7 p.m.📍 Rei...
09/03/2026

Slow down and settle into the soothing sounds of a Sound Bath at the Gardens. 🌿✨

📅 Wednesday, September 9 | 6-7 p.m.
📍 Reiman Gardens

Relax outdoors while a facilitator guides you through an immersive sound experience featuring crystal quartz bowls, gongs, chimes, and other gentle instruments. Participants should bring a yoga mat or blanket and water bottle; pillows and extra blankets are welcome for added comfort.

An indoor backup location will be available in case of extreme weather.

Register at https://reimangardens.com/events.

LAST CHANCE to shop the Fall Plant Sale!We still have a great selection of plants waiting for a new home! From buck rose...
09/03/2026

LAST CHANCE to shop the Fall Plant Sale!

We still have a great selection of plants waiting for a new home! From buck roses and trees to annuals and houseplants, there is something for everyone.

Shop today from 9 AM-8 PM. All sales final. No admission required.

🌿 Labor Day Weekend Hours 🌿Planning a visit to Reiman Gardens this weekend? Here’s our holiday weekend schedule:🏈 Saturd...
09/02/2026

🌿 Labor Day Weekend Hours 🌿

Planning a visit to Reiman Gardens this weekend? Here’s our holiday weekend schedule:

🏈 Saturday, Sept. 5: CLOSED for the Iowa State football game at Jack Trice Stadium
🌱 Sunday, Sept. 6: OPEN regular hours
🌱 Monday, Sept. 7: OPEN regular hours

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

09/02/2026

🌾 Support an amazing cause while enjoying an incredible meal by Iowa Restaurant Association Chef of the Year Aaron Holt ! 🌾

The Farm to Table registration deadline has been extended to this Friday. Only 25 seats remain. All proceeds go to support the Grow and Give Program at Reiman Gardens which donated more than 20,000 pounds of produce to local food pantries in 2025.

🎟 Registration and details here: https://bit.ly/4ep3wic

Escape the heat and enjoy the Gardens before we open to the public! Members and ISU students are invited to Member Morni...
09/02/2026

Escape the heat and enjoy the Gardens before we open to the public! Members and ISU students are invited to Member Mornings every Thursday from 8-9 AM. 🌿

Just bring your student ID or RG Membership card!

The Fall Plant Sale continues through Thursday! Open 9AM -5PM Wednesday and 9 AM - 8 PM Thursday. Plant prices range fr...
09/02/2026

The Fall Plant Sale continues through Thursday! Open 9AM -5PM Wednesday and 9 AM - 8 PM Thursday.

Plant prices range from $5-$25.

Monarch Migration Research Update: Did you know that you can help us track our tagged monarchs? The BlūMorpho tags are p...
09/02/2026

Monarch Migration Research Update: Did you know that you can help us track our tagged monarchs? The BlūMorpho tags are picked up through Bluetooth, so by downloading the Project Monarch app, you can help us track their migration as they make their way to Mexico!

We're still waiting for the butterflies to emerge from their chrysalises but expect that we should have some adult monarchs in the next week or so!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.celltracktech.projectMonarch.project_monarch&hl=en_US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/project-monarch-science/id6460006970

Address

1407 University Boulevard
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(515) 294-2710

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