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Basement Gallery Exhibits

Tours & Admission

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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Thanks to $290,000 in funding from the Hawaii Tour

Thanks to $290,000 in funding from the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) to The Friends of Iolani Palace, repair and restoration will begin on the iconic pavilion built for King Kalakaua's 1883 coronation ceremony, as well as the removal of several beehives within the exterior façade of the royal residence.

The projects are being supported by HTA’s Hawaiian Culture initiative, which is one of four strategic pillars focused on strengthening the uniqueness and integrity of the Native Hawaiian culture and community through genuine experiences for both residents and visitors.

Mahalo to @HawaiiHTA for their support so #IolaniPalace and its surrounding buildings can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations!

The bee removal process began today and both projects are anticipated to be completed by early October. Tours will not be impacted during the work and the Palace grounds will be open as scheduled.

In 1881, as King #Kalakaua traveled around the wor

In 1881, as King #Kalakaua traveled around the world, his sister Princess #Liliuokalani was serving as Regent. In February, she had to deal with an epidemic of #smallpox on #Oahu. She quarantined those who might be sick and banned interisland travel to prevent smallpox from reaching the outer islands.

Meanwhile, the residents of #Hilo were dealing with a life-threatening issue of their own. The previous November an eruption began on Hawaii island and by summer, Pele had chosen to make life exciting for the residents of Hilo. Because of the #quarantine and travel ban, news of the eruption did not reach Honolulu.

Once the travel ban was lifted, #Honolulu learned that the flow of lava was less than three quarters of a mile from Hilo. Princess Regent Liliuokalani traveled to Hawaii island to see the lava, meet with residents, and develop a plan. Princess Ruth #Keelikolani, who arrived on Hawaii island before the Princess Regent, went up to the leading edge of the flow, stayed all night, and to appease Pele, she threw some of the best brandy into the lava. The lava flow stopped within a week and did not get any closer to Hilo.

Pictured: United States Geological Survey map of the 1881 flow.

Happy Aloha Friday! Learn more about this living r

Happy Aloha Friday! Learn more about this living restoration by visiting us and taking a Docent-Led Tour or Self-Led Audio Tour of #IolaniPalace. Tours are limited so book now! Link in bio.

* Reminder * Don’t forget to post your photos #I

* Reminder * Don’t forget to post your photos #InsideIolaniPalace for a chance to win a Na Ohana membership. As a mahalo for visiting us now that we have reopened, we are giving away three family memberships this summer! Each month for three months, we will draw one winner. This second round ends on August 26 at 11:59 p.m. and a winner will be selected on August 27.

To enter, simply complete the following:
- Take a Docent-Led Tour or Self-Led Audio Tour of Iolani Palace and post a photo from your visit on Instagram from inside of the Palace using the hashtag #InsideIolaniPalace.
- Follow Iolani Palace (@iolanipalacehi).

Please note that Instagram profiles must be public during the entry period in order for us to see your post. For the complete giveaway rules and regulations, please visit iolanipalace.org/giveaway. We can’t wait to see your photos from #InsideIolaniPalace — GOOD LUCK!

Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age and a legal US resident, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. No purchase necessary to win: Participants may also post an interior photo from a visit prior to the June 19 reopening.

#Giveaway #Sweepstakes #IolaniPalace #Hawaii #Oahu #Honolulu #HawaiiHistory #HawaiiMuseum

To meet the increased demand for tours, #IolaniPal

To meet the increased demand for tours, #IolaniPalace will now be open for docent-led tours! These tours will only be available on Thursdays starting tomorrow, August 6, in addition to self-guided audio tours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Our docents have missed sharing stories and they’re excited to welcome you back through our doors. ❤️

Advance reservations are required for both the docent-led and self-guided audio tours and can be made online at www.iolanipalace.org or by calling 522-0832.

Members of the Friends of Iolani Palace: please email palacetickets@iolanipalace.org or call reservations for bookings.

Additionally, kamaaina and active military will receive a special entry rate of $19.95 per adult for docent-led tours through the end of December.

We hope to see you soon!

#OnThisDay in 1891, Queen #Liliuokalani left #Hono

#OnThisDay in 1891, Queen #Liliuokalani left #Honolulu for Waimanalo aboard the steamer of J. A. Cummins at 5:15 a.m. The Queen was accompanied by her lady companions, Prince Kawananakoa, Prince #Kuhio, John Adams Cummins and family, the #RoyalHawaiianBand, and about 130 other individuals.

The steamer arrived in #Waimanalo around 30 minutes later. The Queen’s host, John Adams Cummins, had arranged a grand welcome. Upon arrival at his home, refreshments were offered and hookupu (gifts such as products of the paddock and garden) were laid at the Queen’s feet. Wrestling, theatrical exhibits, and a grand reception rounded out the afternoon. In the evening, a Royal Hawaiian Band concert provided a great treat to the Waimanalo residents who did not typically get a chance to hear the band play. Liliuokalani and her party left Waimanalo on Thursday morning aboard the steamer for Heeia, where they enjoyed food, dancing and speeches before heading up the coast in wagons for Laie.

Pictured (in order): John Adams Cummins; steamer of J. A. Cummins; the home of J. A. Cummins

#OnThisDay in 1984 we opened the doors to our Pala

#OnThisDay in 1984 we opened the doors to our Palace Shop in Hale Koa! Opening inventory included 7 different postcards, 5 sets of slides, and a selection of books. It’s 36 years later and we are still selling incredible merchandise so you can bring the #IolaniPalace experience home and share it with others.

So, it’s only appropriate we announce today that you can now shop online! Visit our website at the link in our bio to browse products such as books on the Hawaiian Monarchy and Hawaiian history, souvenir items like magnets and pins, apparel, locally made Koa wood crafts, jewelry, and much more. For a limited time, receive free shipping for orders of $100 or more.

Members also receive 20% off their purchase in-store or online. Some exclusions apply.

All shop purchases go towards the preservation and restoration of Iolani Palace. Mahalo for your support!

Our friends at @dtlhawaii have just launched a dec

Our friends at @dtlhawaii have just launched a deck of cards inspired from their recent social media initiative, @actionsofaloha. Each card features a simple action of aloha that either can be done to show aloha to yourself, to your ohana, or to your community. Plus, 100% of profits will be donated to the Friends of Iolani Palace. Mahalo to DTL for this generous action of aloha towards Iolani Palace and encouraging good deeds everyday in our community!

Visit actionsofaloha.com to purchase cards or learn more about the initiative.

#actionsofaloha #actionsofalohachallenge #dtlhawaii #iolanipalace

In celebration of Queen Liliuokalani’s birthday,

In celebration of Queen Liliuokalani’s birthday, the first 100 first-time members that join at the Na Ohana level now through September 2, will receive a complimentary copy of The Diaries of Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii by David Forbes and published by Hui Hanai.

This new publication presents for the first time, the diaries Queen Liliuokalani penned between 1885 and 1900 and reveal her experience as heir apparent and monarch of the Hawaiian Islands during one of the most intense, complicated, and politically charged eras in Hawaiian history. The 576-page hardcover also includes nearly 100 text illustrations.

Mahalo to longtime Palace supporter Karen Hofstad and Zita Cup Choy, Iolani Palace’s historian, for donating the books!

In addition to the new book, this special Na Ohana Membership entitles visitors to free admission to #IolaniPalace and the Palace Galleries for the whole family (2 adults and 4 children), discounts at the Palace shop, subscription to the membership newsletter, invitations and reserved seating for special events.

This promotion will continue through the Queen’s birthday, September 2, 1838, or while supplies last. To sign up as a new member or learn more, visit the link in our bio.

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