Foster Botanical Garden

Honolulu's Historic Tropical Garden

Foster Botanical Garden is the City and County of Honolulu's flagship tropical garden, occupying 14 acres in downtown Honolulu. The collection includes Exceptional Trees designated by Hawaii state law - some over 150 years old - plus orchid, palm, and bromeliad gardens.

Tours & School Programs

Docent-led free tours run multiple days per week, with structured school programs available. Programs include:
- Free docent-led tours (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10:30am)
- Self-guided tours with visitor map
- School group programs (reservations via 808-768-7135)
- Specialty tours by request
- Family-friendly daily access

What's Included

• Tour guides for docent-led sessions
• Visitor map for self-guided tours
• Garden access during open hours (9am-4pm daily)

Experience

Quiet downtown escape - kids encounter rare tropical species in the middle of Honolulu's urban core. Admission $5 adult, $3 HI resident, $1 ages 6-12, free under 5. Strong fit for school groups studying tropical botany and families seeking a low-cost garden outing.