History History of ʻIolani PalaceʻIolani Palace represents a time in Hawaiian history when King Kalākaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliʻuokalani, walked the halls and ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom. The Palace complex contains beautiful memories of grand balls and hula performances, as well as painful ones of Liliʻuokalani’s overthrow

Following the overthrow of the monarchy, Provisional Government officials inventoried the contents of ʻIolani Palace and sold all of the furniture or furnishings that were not suitable for government operations at public auction. The Friends of ʻIolani Palace, as part of its mission to preserve, restore, and share the spirit

Palace Grounds On The Palace GroundsThe significance of the land around Iolani Palace stretches back to antiquity. It is thought to have been the site of an ancient heiau (place of worship). In 1845, King Kamehameha III established his official residence in a large commodious home on this site. This

The first and second floors of the Palace have been meticulously restored and are open to the public for guided tours. The first floor consists of the public reception areas - the Grand Hall, State Dining Room, Blue Room, and the Throne Room. The second floor consists of the private

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