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Our grounds are open

7a-dusk | 365 days a year

[ No admission fee ]


A Growing Philosophy

A part of the Dubuque community since 1980, the 56-acre Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens features more than 60 different types of gardens.

All volunteer-created and all volunteer-maintained, its grounds continue to grow and expand year after year.

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Experience the

Dubuque Arboretum

& Botanical Gardens

CURRENT WEATHER

GARDENS + ATTRACTIONS

THE GARDENS

MORE THAN

60 DIFFERENT TYPES OF GARDENS


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02.

THE MAGICAL

A FOREST OF

MAKE-BELIEVES

+ DISCOVERY

For Day-Dreamers of All Ages

Coming 2025

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THE SEASONS

STUNNING THROUGH

ALL OF THE SEASONS!

So Many Things to See and Do

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Photo Credit: CLARAfied Images

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

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS

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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.”

Google Review

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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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BE OUR GUEST

there’s no admission fee

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