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Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.
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- Address364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA, Honolulu
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- Phone(808) 522-0822
- Websitewww.iolanipalace.org/
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I visited ʻIolani Palace on Kamaʻāina Sunday and had such a wonderful experience. The event had so many special cultural activities, including lauhala weaving, poi making, hula performances, and a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band. There was also a food truck, and I tried the spring rolls — they were good. I really enjoyed learning more about the history and culture of Hawaiʻi. The basement area was under renovation during my visit, so I wasn’t able to see the kitchen area, but that just gives me another reason to come back next time. Mahalo for preserving and sharing such an important part of Hawaiʻi’s history!
If you want to understand Hawaiian history, this is a great place to visit. ʻIolani Palace tells the story of Hawaii’s last ruling monarch and the gradual westernization and overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The palace itself is relatively small, with only a few main halls, and it’s not overly grand or extravagant. You can comfortably finish the visit in about 1.5 hours, but it gives meaningful context about how native Hawaiian governance transitioned under Western influence. It’s a quiet but powerful stop, especially if you’re interested in the political and cultural history of Hawaii.
Iolani Palace was an incredible experience! This is the only official royal residence in the United States, which served as the home of Hawai’i’s last monarchs. We enjoyed learning about its deep culture and rich history. We bought tickets in advance, but you may also be able to purchase them onsite from the ticket office. The tour is about an hour long and self-guided. Prior to the tour, they provide you with a headset to listen to the stories of each room. Before entering, you must wear shoe covers. The palace is very strict about preserving its original furnishings, decor, architecture, and artifacts. We thoroughly enjoyed walking through each room and learning about its fascinating history. The palace’s beautiful views, both inside and outside, added to our overall experience. I highly recommend visiting this historical landmark while visiting Hawai’i!
Cool palace ground. Lots of history. I loved seeing the enormous trees that flank the back side of the palace grounds. We also got to see a bird. Love to see a bird. Centrally located downtown with plenty of cheap parking. My only caution would be to make sure that you pick up some cash to ensure you can use the cash only parking areas.
A must visit if you're visiting Hawaii — a great introduction to the history of the Royal lineage of the Kingdom of Hawaii. I visited during February and was able to get a ticket on the day (about 1 hour wait...). If you are lucky you could catch the free performance happening in the garden at around noon.