Virtual Experiences and Resources

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES While we currently have limited tour capacity, you can enjoy the rich culture, history and insights of a Palace visit from the comfort of your own home. We encourage you to explore the Palace from a new perspective through our various digital resources. 3D VIRTUAL TOURImmerse

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) TRAVEL ALERTS

Iolani Palace continues to welcome guests. The health and well-being of our guests, volunteers, and staff is a top priority, and we are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. We are following the guidance of government and health authorities. We have taken additional preventive measures to maintain a healthy environment, including

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IOLANI PALACE HOSTS GUARDIAN TRAINING ON KAMAAINA SUNDAYS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 IOLANI PALACE HOSTS GUARDIAN TRAINING ON KAMAAINA SUNDAYS HONOLULU (February 18, 2020) – Are you passionate about Hawaiian history and looking to share this passion with others? If so, consider volunteering with The Friends of

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IOLANI PALACE INTRODUCES NEW KAANA IKE SPOTLIGHT TALKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Collado or Megan Kakimoto Becker Communications, Inc. (808) 533-4165 IOLANI PALACE INTRODUCES NEW KAANA IKE SPOTLIGHT TALKS HONOLULU (February 26, 2020) – In an effort to share the knowledge and insights of Palace staff and volunteers with guests, Iolani Palace proudly presents Kaana Ike

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POSTPONED: Kaana Ike — “Who are The Friends of Iolani Palace?”

DUE TO THE IOLANI PALACE CLOSURE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Hale Koa (Iolani Barracks) at Iolani Palace In an effort to share the knowledge and insights of Palace staff and volunteers with guests, Iolani

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POSTPONED: Kaana Ike — “Queen Kapiolani – Royal Icon of Style”

DUE TO THE IOLANI PALACE CLOSURE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Hale Koa (Iolani Barracks) at Iolani Palace In an effort to share the knowledge and insights of Palace staff and volunteers with guests, Iolani

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POSTPONED: Kaana Ike — “Tartans in the Palace; Caledonia’s Pacific Raising”

DUE TO THE IOLANI PALACE CLOSURE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Hale Koa (Iolani Barracks) at Iolani Palace In an effort to share the knowledge and insights of Palace staff and volunteers with guests, Iolani

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Guardian Training – Kamaaina Sunday

WHEN: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Iolani Palace Are you passionate about Hawaiian history and looking to share this passion with others? If so, consider volunteering with The Friends of Iolani Palace as a guardian. On Kamaaina Sundays, starting on March 8, 2020 from

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Na Moolelo Lecture Series — “Allodial Title: Who Owned the Crown Lands” with Donovan Preza

WHEN: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm WHERE: Kanaina Building, Iolani Palace Free Event: Register Now Iolani Palace invites you to join us at our Na Moolelo Lecture Series. The lectures feature presentations by Hawaiian cultural experts, historians, and museum professionals that will prompt discussion of Hawaii

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Aloha Authentic Ep 104: ʻIolani Palace – The Former Residence of Hawaiian Royalty

“In this episode of Aloha Authentic, we speak with the new Executive Director of The Friends of ʻIolani Palace, Paula Akana, about the Palace’s rich history. Learn the little details about the Royal Family and the overthrow from historian Zita Cup Choy, and hear a song Hawaiʻi’s last Queen wrote

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