Foster Botanical Garden DescriptionThe history of Foster Botanical Garden dates back to 1853, when Queen Kalama leased a small area of land to William Hillebrand, a young German doctor. A botanist as well as a physician, he and his wife built a home in the upper terrace area of the present garden. Then the property was sold to Thomas and Mary Foster, who continued to develop the garden.
Foster Botanical Garden occupies nearly 14 acres and presents one of the nation’s largest collections of tropical plants—about 10,000 species in all, including rare and endangered varieties. It includes an orchid garden, a herb garden, a prehistoric garden, and an impressive "economic garden," which showcases plants that are used for food, medicine, fabrics and dyes.
Entrance FeeAdults - $5
Children 6-12 - $1
Children under 6 years - free under (must be with adult)
Operating HoursDaily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Guided tours Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. (reservations recommended)
Closed Christmas and New Year's days.
Getting ThereTake bus N 2, 4, or 13.
50 N. Vineyard Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 522-7060
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