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Please note: The Palace will be closed on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
The Palace is open for individuals and group tours from Tuesday through Saturday, with hours varying depending upon the type of tour you take during your visit. The Palace is closed on Sunday and Monday.
To see and learn the most about the Palace history, artifacts, and grounds, you can take a docent-led Grand Tour or an Audio Tour, both of which also include a self-guided exploration of the Palace Galleries.
To see only the Palace Galleries, which display historic items including ancient regalia and the crown jewels, take a self-guided Gallery Tour.
The Palace also welcomes educators to bring students for a School Tour for a unique perspective on the history, culture, and heritage of Hawai`i.
For a one-page summary on the Palace and the tour options, see `Iolani Palace at a Glance.
`Iolani Palace Tour Options
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Docent-guided 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (every 20 minutes; plus an 11:30 a.m. Japanese language tour)
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50 minute self-guided, pre-recorded audio tour 11:45 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. (every 10 minutes)
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Self-guided 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Adult $20 Hawai`i Resident / Military $15 Children / Youth (5-12) $5 *No children under 5 years old |
Adult $12 Children / Youth (5-12) $5 *No children under 5 years old |
Adult $6 Children / Youth (5-12) $3 *Accompanied children under 5 years old welcome at no charge |
Reservations & Ticket Office
| Ticket Office Hours |
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (HST) for reservation lines. |
| Ticket Office Location | `Iolani Barracks on the Palace grounds |
| Reservations/Ticket Office | (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823 |
| Pre-recorded Tour Information | (808) 538-1471 |
Located in Downtown Honolulu
`Iolani Palace is located in the Capitol District of downtown Honolulu at the corner of King and Richards Streets at 364 South King Street. Vehicular entry is via Likelike Mall - off King Street, between the Palace and the Hawai`i State Library. For directions, map, parking options, and bus information, click here >>
When Visiting. . .
When visiting the Palace, please honor the dignity and security of the Palace and grounds by:
- Dressing appropriately (no bathing costumes)
- Observing and following instructions on markers and signage
- Storing large bags in secure lockers available in the Barracks before entering the Palace
- Enjoying the Palace Galleries without taking photos or taping (video and audio) inside the Palace
On the Grand Tour you will be asked to help protect the floors by donning Palace-supplied booties over your shoes, leave the modern world behind by turning off cell phones and pagers, take any notes with pencils instead of pens to avoid inadvertant marking of artifacts, and listen carefully to docent instructions regarding movement in the rooms and halls.
Mahalo for your cooperation. . .
The Palace Shop
Visit The Palace Shop, located in the Barracks, for a wonderful shopping experience. The Shop features a large selection of books, videos, jewelry, and gift specialties relating to `Iolani Palace, Hawaiian monarchy, Hawaiian culture and history, and Hawaiiana. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ongoing Palace Events
Friday Band Concerts
The Royal Hawaiian Band also presents free concerts every Friday outdoors on the grounds between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Learn More >>
Kama`aina Sundays
Once a month, usually on the first Sunday of the month, the Palace is open to kama'aina to tour free on a on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no reservations taken, except for groups of 10 or more. For more details see Kama`aina Sunday >>
Recent Media Articles
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