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Basement Gallery Exhibits

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Basement Gallery Exhibits

Basement Gallery Exhibits

View an exhibit of select treasures from the Royal Collection, the restored Kitchen and the Chamberlain’s Office. Learn about the Palace restoration through a special exhibit accompanied by historic photographs.

Entry Times

Galleries open until 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Saturday: 9:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m.

Terms & Conditions

Admission is free for members of the Friends of Iolani Palace. Not a member? Join now!
Japanese language Guided Tours are offered Monday and Friday at 11:30am, subject to docent availability.
The Palace encourages educators to bring their students on tour. Special school tours and group rates are available with advanced reservations.

About the Palace

Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity, registered National Historic Landmark and the only official royal palace in the United States.

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

Main: 808-522-0822

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 Iolani Palace grounds.

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At 1:30 pm on January 22, 1891, Reverend J. Sander

At 1:30 pm on January 22, 1891, Reverend J. Sanders Reed conducted a funeral service for the late King at San Francisco’s Trinity Chapel. At the end of his oration, the Reverend ‘bade the officers of the Charleston to take the royal body back to the people who loved him best.’

The coffin was escorted by members of the Golden Gate Commandery Knights Templar and numerous military units including the Fifth Artillery Band to the U.S.S. Charleston, where it was placed under a canopy formed by American and Hawaiian flags. As the ship moved through the bay, the minute guns at Alcatraz and the Presidio saluted the king.

At 5 p.m. the Charleston left San Francisco Bay through the Golden Gate entrance.

Pictured: The Golden Gate entrance to the San Francisco Bay.

#Onthisday in 1891, Dr. G.W. Woods announced: “A

#Onthisday in 1891, Dr. G.W. Woods announced: “At 2:35 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 1891, His Majesty, King Kalakaua I of the Hawaiian Kingdom ceased to exist.”

Later that day the body was embalmed by Dr. J.K. Williams. Dr. Woods was present and reported he saw some evidence of heart disease and a contracted liver. And stated that other organs could not be examined without a complete autopsy, which was not done.

On January 22, 1891,The Record Union in Sacramento reported that the King’s death certificate was filed in the health office, signed by Dr. Woods, Medical Inspector, U.S. Navy. The cause of death was given as Bright’s disease and uremia.

PC: Hawaii State Archives

In the mid-afternoon #onthisday in 1893, Henry E.

In the mid-afternoon #onthisday in 1893, Henry E. Cooper of the Committee of Safety read the proclamation overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a Provisional Government on the makai steps of Aliiolani Hale.

At 3:00 pm, the Queen was told about the proclamation and their request that she abdicate. Her Majesty refused.

The Queen’s cabinet, along with S.M. Damon and J.O. Carter, met with Liliuokalani, who ceded authority to the U.S. government under protest. She sent a letter to President Harrison appealing for justice.

For his actions in Hawaii in January of 1893, U.S. Minister John L. Stevens was forced into retirement.

Pictured: Aliiolani Hale. PC: Hawaii State Archives.

Twice in the afternoon #onthisday in 1891, in a me

Twice in the afternoon #onthisday in 1891, in a meeting in the Blue Room (pictured), Liliuokalani’s newly appointed cabinet ministers refused to sign the new constitution. For the new constitution to become the law of the land at least one minister had to sign along with the Queen. The constitution had been created at the request of petitions sent to Liliuokalani and her brother from the entire Kingdom. Liliuokalani stated, “To have ignored or disregarded so general a request I must have been deaf to the voice of the people, which tradition tells us is the voice of God.” The new constitution “…would have restored some of the ancient rights of my people…and limited the exercise of suffrage to those who owed allegiance to no other country….”

She announced the postponement of adoption of this constitution to civil leaders, government officials, and diplomats assembled in the Throne Room and to the waiting crowd on the Palace grounds:

“I was ready and expected to proclaim the new constitution to-day, I have met with obstacles that prevent it. Return to your homes peaceably and quietly and continue to look towards me, and I will look towards you. Keep me ever in your love…”

The Committee of Safety, comprised of community members who opposed this new constitution, was convinced that the Queen was not going to change her mind about adopting this new constitution. That afternoon, they decided to create their own government, which was to be temporary until the United States annexed the islands.

The Committee of Safety’s members included six Hawaiian citizens (by birth or naturalized), five members of American descent, one man from Germany, and another from Tasmania.

Pictured: The Blue Room. PC: Hawaii State Archives.

#Onthisday in 1893, Liliuokalani appointed a new c

#Onthisday in 1893, Liliuokalani appointed a new cabinet, because the cabinet she appointed two months earlier had been fired by the Legislative assembly.

PC: Hawaii State Archives

Hauoli la hanau e Kapiolani! #Onthisday in 1834, K

Hauoli la hanau e Kapiolani! #Onthisday in 1834, Kapiolani Napelakapuokakae was born.

Very much concerned with the health and well-being of the Hawaiian people, Kapiolani spearheaded various projects for the sick and destitute throughout her life. She was a benevolent woman who kept her people in mind. Her selfless actions helped to start Kapiolani Maternity Home, now known as the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. The Queen also helped those with Hansen’s disease, or leprosy, by providing aid to those at the Kalaupapa settlement on Molokai.

A woman of the people, the Queen was held in high esteem by many and was praised by all. For her 52nd birthday, the Queen was celebrated on the Palace grounds. The Royal Hawaiian Band was in attendance and played music for Her Majesty. The King’s Own (Infantry), under the command of Captain Clark, was appointed as the guard of honor on this day. The Naha Society presented the Queen with a congratulatory address and presented her with the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Kamehameha set in diamonds. It was a momentous day for the Queen.

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#Onthisday in 1890, the Princess Regent Liliuokala

#Onthisday in 1890, the Princess Regent Liliuokalani attended the wedding of Annie Cleghorn to Jay. H. Wodehouse Jr. at St Andrews Cathedral. Liliuokalani sat in the Royal pew. Princess Kaiulani, Annie’s half-sister, was not present, having been sent to England for school almost a year earlier.

The wedding reception at Ainahau, the Cleghorn home in Waikiki, was well attended and the Royal Hawaiian Band played on the lawn.

Pictured: Annie Cleghorn. PC: Hawaii State Archives.

#Onthisday in 1890, Liliuokalani was among nearly

#Onthisday in 1890, Liliuokalani was among nearly 50 ladies and gentlemen who met at the YMCA Hall to talk about creating a society for studying and performing publicly oratorio music. During the meeting, Liliuokalani was elected patroness, the society’s name was decided upon (Hawaiian Oratorio Society), and a resolution was passed to immediately order copies of sheet music for the Messiah with rehearsals to start as soon as they arrived.

Pictured: YMCA of Honolulu

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