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Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens is owned by Iowa State University. The garden dates back to 1914 and is currently in its third location. There is a herb garden, rose garden, arboretum and wetland garden. A conservatory complex opened in 2002, including a 2,500 square foot butterfly house.

Photograph © Reiman Gardens
Photograph © Reiman Gardens
Photograph © Reiman Gardens
Photograph © Reiman Gardens
Photograph © Reiman Gardens

History

Bobbi and Roy Reiman (rye-men) of Greendale, Wisconsin, are longtime supporters of Iowa State University. In 1995 their financial gifts enabled the University to move the horticulture gardens to the University Boulevard location, establish an endowment, expand and make dramatic renovations through the years. Memberships, admissions, rentals and sales provide more than half of the Gardens’ financial support. Annually, over 400 volunteers contribute more than 11,000 hours ; 40 students are employed here; 30 classes and 6,000 Iowa State University students visit for internships, classes and relaxation.

Now one of the largest public gardens in Iowa, the 14-acre Reiman Gardens is an educational resource for Iowa State University, a year-round facility and a major attraction for central Iowa. There are 26-distinct garden areas, an indoor Conservatory and Butterfly Wing with its own laboratory and viewable Emergence Cases.

1407 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa, USA, 50011

Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended summer hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

$7 for adults $6 for seniors ages 65+ $3 for children ages 3-17 years old Free for children under 3 years old Free for members Free for Iowa State University students with ID

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