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Information Please select a link to learn more. Hours of Operation and Tour Information Location, Directions & Parking Donations & Membership Calendar of Upcoming Events Services, Guides & PoliciesThe Friends of ʻIolani Palace provides services, facilities, and policies in keeping with the mission of The Friends as a non-profit, historical

Palace Shop Located in Hale Koa (the Barracks building) which is next to the Palace where guests can also purchase entry tickets. We carry a wide selection of merchandise that appeals to all ages, tourists and locals alike! Our inventory includes books on the Hawaiian Monarchy and Hawaiian history, souvenir

The King very graciously conducted a party through the spacious halls and handsome rooms thus affording them a view of some very rich and valuable pieces of furniture and paintings."- Pacific Commercial Advertiser, June 19, 1884 2:3

Volunteer Stay Connected, Get InvolvedVolunteers have been a vital part of ʻIolani Palace for over 50 years, providing services that are invaluable to our day-to-day operations. The heartfelt dedication and efforts of our volunteers play a critical role in preserving and perpetuating the Palace for future generations as we continue

In December 2003, The Friends of Iolani Palace began an institutional capacity effort to evaluate its organizational effectiveness and strengthen its ability to carry out its mission. The vision statement and strategic plan is an outgrowth of the effort and was developed by the Friends of Iolani Palace. Our vision:

The Friends Of Iolani Palace Preserving The LegacyʻIolani Palace is a powerful symbol of Hawaiʻi's past and its future. It is the mission of the Friends of ʻIolani Palace to preserve, restore, and protect this wahi pana (celebrated place) for local residents and people from around the world. By sharing,

Kalākaua’s subjects had limited options to communicate with him. Inter-island and international cables were planned during his reign, but did not get the necessary funding until the 20th century. Inter-island radio phone service began on November 2, 1931, and the first radio phone call to the continental United States was