Beautiful place, but can be hot in July. Really worth the trip. More

If your into cactus, this is the place! You just feel like your in the Sonoran Desert. This is a MUST when you visit Phoenix!! More

This place has it going on ALL THE TIME! From music in the desert to their holiday offerings, DBG always delivers a beautiful, thoughtful time for family and friends to enjoy the outdoors. DBG invites some of the most outstanding artists to display their works throughout the garden. Every year they bring in something new that will inspire. Butterflys! Each... More

We go here often (we are members) and love the garden. It is a wonderful orientation to desert plants. Th especial events are memorable. We had the Big Bugs, Dale Chihouly and the musical event over the holiday is an annual tradition. If you are a member of another Botanical Garden or Arboretum be sure to check for reciprocity. More

Nice botanical gardens, showing six different landscape types of the desert. Nice easy loops to walk. The cactus are fantastic but in May 2012, the other flowers suffered from the drought. Easy parking. More

The garden is well kept and a good place to see lots of amazing desert plants More

Went for a corporate dinner. A beautiful garden, though a bit on the small side. The layout and landscaping are superb. I really fell in love with the desert during my visit to this museum. Too bad the real Arizona desert is not so beautiful... Definitely worth the trip, but try the morning or evening or you will bake! More

Excellent time - avoid july and august unless you really enjoy the heat - then go early mornings - overall great place and educational too! More

Go early - it gets VERY hot here. We arrived when it opened and stayed for two hours, and that was plenty. We were seeking shade wherever we could find it. We went on the first tour of the day and although it was interesting, it doesn't take you very far so you do need to venture out on your... More