ALOHA!

Lyon Arboretum is part of the University of Hawaiʻi and a public botanical garden. We are nestled in the back of Mānoa Valley, just five miles from the bustle of Waikiki. The Arboretum has over seven miles of hiking trails and boasts more than 6,000 taxa of tropical and sub-tropical plants on our nearly 200 acres.

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VISIT THE ARBORETUM

Please read the following information

  • Open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am until 3 pm, closed on weekends, State and Federal holidays . 
  • Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. The suggested donation amount is $10 per person.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Reservations open only one week in advance on the Friday before.
  • Organized groups (Schools, Homeschools, Mommy Groups, Churches, Business groups, etc.) with 8+ participants are REQUIRED to make arrangements with the Lyon Education Department (email Lyonedu@hawaii.edu).

For reservation questions, call the MAIN OFFICE at (808) 988-0456. Mahalo!

Make your reservation on Eventbrite at the link below. 

Click Here to Book Your Visit

Last updated: 5/23/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING CLOSURES

Community Classes

We are happy to host Bitter Root Brewery, whose team will be teaching a class on fermentation to learn some brewing techniques you can use at home. Tickets are on sale now for the October 12th class! Go to our LYON COMMUNITY CLASSES page for more information. Click on the October schedule.

Another class has been added for October! The Garden Club of Honolulu Stepping Stones Class Series presents Upcycle and Bloom: Succulent Gardens Using Reclaimed Wood Containers

Tickets go on sale October 2nd!

Go to our LYON COMMUNITY CLASSES page for more information. Click on the October schedule OR go directly to the Eventbrite page to sign up: Upcycle and Bloom Eventbrite Link

Camps and School Tours

Fall Nature Camp: Our camp is full! To learn more about our camps in general, or be placed on a waiting list for the Fall Camp, click here: LYON NATURE DAY CAMPS

School Tours: You must fill out the online request form for school tours which is now open. We do not take requests over the phone or email. More info here: LYON SCHOOL TOURS

UPCOMING ALL DAY CLOSURES:

  • Friday, September 6th: Closed to the public for internal operations

Click here to view the Events and Closures Calendar

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