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About the Palace

ʻIolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and a registered National Historic Landmark.

Located at the corner of King St. and Richards St. in downtown Honolulu (more details).

Administrative Office: 808-522-0822, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ticket Office Hours: 808-522-0832, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Palace Shop Hours: 808-532-1050, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

E-Cigarette Policy

“Smoking, Use of Electronic Smoking Devices, or Use of Tobacco or Betel Nut Products is Prohibited by Law” in all state parks including ʻIolani Palace grounds.

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On July 11, 1881, King Kalākaua met Queen Victori On July 11, 1881, King Kalākaua met Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle during his world tour. William N. Armstrong, who accompanied the King, noted that after the royal party was seated, Queen Victoria fondly recalled her son’s earlier visit to Hawaiʻi. Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Victoria’s second son, had visited the islands in 1869. Just days after his arrival, King Kamehameha V hosted a formal dinner in his honor, with guests including Governor and Mrs. Dominis—who would later be known as Queen Liliʻuokalani—and Kalākaua. 📸: Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. Hawaiʻi State Archives #IolaniPalace #HawaiianHistory #KingKalakaua #QueenVictoria #AliiHistory #OnThisDay #HawaiiMuseum
Join us on July 13th for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻI Join us on July 13th for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace! Enjoy a day filled with mele, hula, and history featuring performances by Ei Nei, Hālau ʻO Nāpualaʻikauikaʻiu with Kumu Hula Sallie Yoza, and Kuana Torres Kahele & Hālau Māluakiʻiwailehua. Don’t miss the Kāhili Paʻa Lima workshop with Kawika Lum-Nelmida from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., hands-on keiki activities, and FREE audio tours for kamaʻāina. Celebrate culture, community, and connection this Kamaʻāina Sunday! #IolaniPalace #KamaainaSunday #KahiliWorkshop #KeikiActivities
Visitors often ask where the servants lived—but Visitors often ask where the servants lived—but in Hawaiʻi, we prefer the term staff. Those who worked in and around ʻIolani Palace often came from chiefly families themselves and held roles of great trust and cultural significance. While a few staff members lived in cottages along the mauka fence of the Palace grounds, most lived off-site and entered through the Hakaleleponi (mauka) gate each day. The King’s chamberlain—his chief of staff—oversaw a range of positions, some of which are listed in this document. One role not on the list, and unique to the Hawaiian Kingdom, is Kahu. As Curtis P. Iaukea, who served as chamberlain under King Kalākaua, explained: “Kahu must be of chiefly lineage, because all of his (or her) life would be spent in close contact with the reigning monarch and members of the royal household; and only those of high rank in their own right were qualified for the position, according to the ancient Hawaiian usage and rules of precedence.” Iaukea was trained by his uncle, who had served as Kahu to both Kamehameha III and IV. Over the course of his career, Iaukea served Kamehameha V, King Kalākaua, and Queen Liliʻuokalani—eventually continuing public service as a Territorial government official. #IolaniPalace #HawaiianHistory #AliiHistory #CurtisIaukea #PalaceStories #HawaiiMuseum #OnThisDay
On July 8, 1891, Queen Liliʻuokalani was warmly w On July 8, 1891, Queen Liliʻuokalani was warmly welcomed by the people of Kauaʻi. At noon, 300 to 400 keiki from schools across the island sang in her honor, accompanied by the Royal Hawaiian Band. That afternoon, under the shade of a banyan tree, the Queen attended a lūʻau hosted by local officials and guests. Afterward, residents—both local and foreign—arrived bearing hoʻokupu (gifts). Offerings included pigs, poultry, fruits, cakes, lei, kāhili, calabashes, and other tokens of aloha. Following a prayer, Queen Liliʻuokalani gave a short address, sharing that her visit was not for leisure, but to connect with her people and better understand their needs. Later that evening, she and Prince Kūhiō attended a reception and a dance, which concluded at 10:30 p.m. with the Royal Hawaiian Band playing “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī.” 📸: Queen Liliʻuokalani and Prince Kūhiō, Hawaiʻi State Archives #IolaniPalace #HawaiianHistory #QueenLiliuokalani #PrinceKuhio #AliiHistory #OnThisDay #HawaiiMuseum
#OnThisDay in 1892, Queen Liliʻuokalani hosted a #OnThisDay in 1892, Queen Liliʻuokalani hosted a grand ball at ʻIolani Palace for members of the Legislative Assembly, the Judiciary, and other government officials. Also in attendance were diplomats, American and British naval officers, prominent businessmen, professionals, and their wives and sisters. The Palace was filled with flowers and greenery, creating a lush and elegant setting. Guests danced in the Throne Room, while an elaborate meal was served in the dining room. That evening, the Queen was accompanied by Prince Kawānanakoa and Prince Kūhiō. The gown shown here is a recreation of one Liliʻuokalani had custom-made shortly after ascending the throne. #IolaniPalace #Liliuokalani #HawaiianHistory #OnThisDay #AliiHistory #HistoricHawaii #HawaiiMuseum
On July 6, 1887, King Kalākaua was forced to sign On July 6, 1887, King Kalākaua was forced to sign what became known as the Bayonet Constitution—a pivotal moment in Hawaiʻi’s history that drastically shifted power away from the monarchy. Drafted by the Hawaiian League, a group of mostly foreign businessmen seeking to control Hawaiʻi and push for U.S. annexation, the constitution was backed by armed members of the Honolulu Rifles. It stripped the king of much of his authority and gave greater power to the legislature, which the League could more easily influence. Voting rights were also restricted to wealthy men, effectively silencing many Native Hawaiians and others in the local population. This day marked the beginning of significant political upheaval—one that would ultimately lead to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom just a few years later. Photo credit: Hawaiʻi State Archives #IolaniPalace #OnThisDay #HawaiianHistory #BayonetConstitution #KingKalakaua #HistoryofHawaii #AliiHistory
Keep Hawaiʻi’s Royal Legacy Alive By becoming Keep Hawaiʻi’s Royal Legacy Alive By becoming a member of The Friends of ʻIolani Palace, you support the ongoing preservation of a national historic landmark and the sharing of stories that connect us to Hawai‘i’s royal past. Your membership helps fund conservation efforts, educational programs, and cultural events that keep the Palace vibrant and accessible for future generations. ✨ Join us in honoring history and keeping it alive: https://www.iolanipalace.org/donations-membership/membership/ #IolaniPalace #HawaiianHistory #SupportLocalCulture #HistoricPreservation #MembershipMatters #FriendsOfIolaniPalace #HawaiiNonprofit #AliiHistory
On July 3, 1887, Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Li On July 3, 1887, Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Liliʻuokalani departed London earlier than planned, cutting short their European travels after attending Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. In her memoir, Liliʻuokalani wrote: “But after the news we received from home, our minds would not be at rest so on this day July 3, 1887, we bade adieu to the beautiful city of London, and took our departure from Liverpool.” The news was deeply troubling—political unrest in Hawai‘i stirred by residents of mostly foreign descent who were organizing to seize control of the government and remove King Kalākaua from power. 📸: Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Liliʻuokalani in London, courtesy of Hawai‘i State Archives #OnThisDay #HawaiianHistory #IolaniPalace #QueenKapiolani #PrincessLiliuokalani #HawaiianMonarchy #HistoricHawaii
Join us for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace Join us for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace on July 13 from 9AM–2PM! Bring the whole ʻohana for a free day of Hawaiian culture, live entertainment, and keiki activities. Donʻt miss the Kāhili Paʻa Lima workshop led by Kawika Lum-Nelmida, and enjoy complimentary audio tours for Hawaiʻi residents with valid ID. Reconnect with history. Celebrate our heritage. #IolaniPalace #KamaainaSunday #KeikiActivities #HawaiianCulture
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