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Our grounds are open

7a-dusk | 365 days a year

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EXPERIENCE THE DUBUQUE ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS

CURRENT WEATHER

THE GARDENS

MANY

DIFFERENT TYPES OF GARDENS


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THE MAGICAL

A FOREST OF

MAKE-BELIEVES

+ DISCOVERY

For Day-Dreamers of All Ages

Coming 2026

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THE SEASONS

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN THROUGH

ALL OF THE SEASONS!

So Many Things to See and Do

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THE WEDDINGS

GARDEN CEREMONIES

+ RECEPTIONS

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THE ART

STATUARY

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THE ARBORETUM

TREES + CONIFER COLLECTIONS


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THE MUSIC

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"Beautiful location with lots of things to do. Walking trails, bike trails, koi pond, garden, playground, and more. My kids loved playing at the park and then getting fish food to feed the fish."

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"We love your arboretum and gardens ... our first stop when we come to Dubuque, Iowa!"

Sharon Parcel / Riceville, Iowa

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PARK GROUNDS

open 7a to dusk | daily

LOCATION: 3800 Arboretum Drive | Dubuque, IA 52001

PHONE: 563.556.2100

IN-SEASON HOURS

VISITOR CENTER + GIFT SHOP (May-Oct): Mon-Sat: 9a to 5p | Sun: 10a to 5p

OFFICE (Apr-Oct): Mon-Fri: 9a to 5p

PEAK-SEASON HOURS

VISITOR CENTER + GIFT SHOP (Jun-Aug): Mon-Sat: 9a to 5p | Sun: 10a to 8p

OFF-SEASON HOURS

VISITOR CENTER + GIFT SHOP (Nov-Apr): Closed

OFFICE (Nov-Mar): Tue-Wed-Thu: 10a to 3p