The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens have been a part of the Dubuque community since 1980. Quietly nestled on the city’s northwest side and featuring more than 60 different types of gardens (including Rose, Hosta, English, Japanese, Herb, and more), the grounds continue to grow and expand every year.
Located in Marshall Park, the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a living museum developed by volunteers. All volunteer-created and volunteer-maintained, their work is a labor of love for all who visit The Gardens as well as a symbol of devotion for the growing things of the earth.
ARTS AND CULTURE.
The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is one of the City of Dubuque’s Arts and Culture organizations. Annually, we receive funds that have been set aside specifically to encourage arts and cultural sites and activities and overall day-to-day operations. This adds to the quality of life. Our citizens and those thinking of moving here love all the arts and culture options offered around the city. Because we are a tourism destination, we contribute to the overall economy of our city. This jewel also adds to the beauty, culture, and tranquility of our residents. Our Sunday evening summer concerts (Music in the Gardens) have remained increasingly popular and support regional musical artists. We are a host to painting groups, photography sessions, yoga – and so much more. Many lifetime memories are made here!
ENTRANCE FEE: $0
- There is no entrance fee to enjoy the Dubuque Arboretum grounds. (The Arboretum is a non-profit organization supported by memberships, gifts, memorials, and endorsements.) We encourage and greatly appreciate all financial donations so that we can continue growing a more beautiful world!HOURS
PHYSICAL GROUNDS
7a to Dusk :: 365 days a yearGIFT SHOP & LIBRARY
May – September :: Mon-Fri: 9a to 8p | Sat: 9a to 5p | Sun: 10a to 5p
October :: Mon-Sat: 9a to 5p | Sun: 10a to 5p
November – April :: ClosedADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
April – October :: Mon-Fri: 9a to 5p | Sat: 9a-Noon
November – March:: Tue-Thur: 10a to 3p
Holiday Closings:: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
The 56-acre grounds of the Dubuque Arboretum showcase a number of Special Attractions, including:*Rose Garden | All-American Rose Selections, award-winning public display Rose Gardens + old garden roses, hybric, miniature and shrub roses
- English Garden | formal English Garden and Knot Garden.
- Japanese Garden
- Herb Garden
- Hosta Garden | extensive hosta displays and gardens. 13,000 plants | 900 varieties
- Annual Gardens
- Prairie Wildflowers and Grasses
- Ornamental Tree and Shrub Collections
- Music in the Gardens | a celebration of a different art form — music — with the Arboretum as a beautiful backdrop
- Conifer Collections | nationally-recognized Bill Walter Dwarf Conifer and Hermsen Dward Conifer Collections
- Displays | Iris, Peony, Lily, Day Lily, Dahlia, Perennial, Cactus
- Water and Shade Gardens
- Woodland Wildflowers, Viburnum, Azalea and Lilacs
- The Lagen-Buelow Gazebo | a popular wedding venue
- Packard Memorial Amphitheatre
- Heinemann Visitors Center, Gift Shop and Botanical Library
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The Lagen-Buelow Gazebo
The Rose Garden with its rose arbor provides the perfect entrance to the Lagen-Buelow Gazebo.
Japanese Garden
An expression of love for living things, acceptance of the transience of nature reflected in the changing seasons, and an inspired vision of the eternal.
Formal English Garden
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-1040
