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National Tropical Botanical Garden Official page of the National Tropical Botanical Garden NTBG was established in 1964 by a United States Congressional charter.

The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to discovery, research, education, and the conservation of tropical plants. Today NTBG includes five public garden sites — three on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, one on Maui, and one in Miami, Florida. NTBG maintains and manages wild preserves and extensive living collections of tropical plants, including many rare and endangered species as well as a seed bank and laboratory; a herbarium and DNA tissue bank; the world’s largest collection of breadfruit trees; and extensive scientific, cultural, and historical assets. NTBG actively searches for, discovers, grows, and protects some of the world’s rarest plant species. Additionally, NTBG operates a broad range of educational programs and participates in numerous scientific and conservation collaborations.

After three months of weather delays, we’re back with a special Grow Aloha Festival at Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center! 🪴V...
31/10/2026

After three months of weather delays, we’re back with a special Grow Aloha Festival at Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center! 🪴

Visit ntbg.org/growaloha for more information 🌱

We are seeking a visionary and inspiring President and CEO to lead one of the world's most significant tropical plant co...
24/10/2026

We are seeking a visionary and inspiring President and CEO to lead one of the world's most significant tropical plant conservation organizations into the next era of impact, growth, and global leadership.

To learn more and apply, visit ntbg.org/about/jobs/presidentandceo

We ❤️ seeing these pops of red in the conservation nursery!
15/10/2026

We ❤️ seeing these pops of red in the conservation nursery!

Because of amazing community and supporters, our gardens on Kauaʻi are making remarkable recoveries 🌱For a full update, ...
10/10/2026

Because of amazing community and supporters, our gardens on Kauaʻi are making remarkable recoveries 🌱

For a full update, visit ntbg.org/lowell

For tour availability and bookings, visit our gardens' webpages for Allerton Garden (ntbg.org/allerton), McBryde Garden ...
03/10/2026

For tour availability and bookings, visit our gardens' webpages for Allerton Garden (ntbg.org/allerton), McBryde Garden (ntbg.org/mcbryde), and Limahuli Garden (ntbg.org/limahuli). Mahalo for your continued support 🌱

26/09/2026

As we pull through our second week following Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of care, messages, and support that are helping us recover. Thank you.

Our teams have made remarkable progress — rescuing plants, clearing debris, and restoring facilities to help our gardens flourish again. Visit ntbg.org/lowell for more information on where things stand.

26/09/2026

As we pull through our second week following Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of care, messages, and support that are helping us recover. Thank you.

Our teams have made remarkable progress — rescuing plants, clearing debris, and restoring facilities to help our gardens flourish again. Tap the link in our bio or visit ntbg.org/lowell for more information on where things stand.

Our Kauaʻi gardens are temporarily closed while we give them some love and care following Hurricane Lowell. We can't wai...
17/09/2026

Our Kauaʻi gardens are temporarily closed while we give them some love and care following Hurricane Lowell. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to the gardens soon 💚

For updates on our Kauaʻi gardens: https://ntbg.org/stories/hurricane-lowell-update/

Back in stock! Grab yours before they sell out again 🌱Ways to purchase:✉️ Email science@ntbg.org to purchase online ($20...
28/08/2026

Back in stock! Grab yours before they sell out again 🌱

Ways to purchase:
✉️ Email [email protected] to purchase online ($20 + tax and shipping)
🛍️ Shop in person at , , or gift shops while supplies last

NTBG has published Common Mosses of the Hawaiian Islands written by Amanda Vernon and Tim Flynn, illustrated by Jacob Bettencourt, with valuable input and assistance from bryologists at the California Academy of Sciences, Missouri Botanical Garden, Bishop Museum, and NTBG staff.

Common Mosses of the Hawaiian Islands is a concise 100-page pocket guide introducing readers to Hawai‘i’s common mosses. Covering 40 species and species groups, it is designed for both beginners and those with some familiarity with mosses. The guide combines species descriptions, habitat notes, and detailed photography to assist in identification. It offers an accessible introduction to bryology, featuring illustrations of moss morphology and a glossary.

Over 60 new signs highlight some of our favorite plants in Limahuli. The botanical illustrations that grace these labels...
26/08/2026

Over 60 new signs highlight some of our favorite plants in Limahuli. The botanical illustrations that grace these labels were made by artists from the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Florilegium! These amazing botanical illustrators come to the Garden each year to document the plants we grow, These illustrations beautifully capture some of our favorite plants, from some of the rarest plants on Earth like haukuahiwi (Hibiscadelphus distans) to beloved medicinal plants like māmaki.

Support for the new Limahuli interpretive experience provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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