Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace The official royal palace for the Kalakaua Dynasty, which ruled Hawaii from 1874 through 1893. We are located in downtown Honolulu.
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Iolani Palace is a Hawaiian and national treasure that depends on private support. To assure its unique cultural, historical and spiritual qualities are maintained for future generations, please consider a gift to The Friends of Iolani Palace, a 501(c)(3) organization with the sole responsibility to serve as guardian and steward to preserve, restore, interpret, share, and celebrate Iolani Palace. To learn more, call (808) 522-0822, or go online at www.iolanipalace.org.

The Palace Shop now carries John Kaʻohelauliʻi’s Black Book of Kōnane! We also have a select assortment of custom board...
10/12/2026

The Palace Shop now carries John Kaʻohelauliʻi’s Black Book of Kōnane! We also have a select assortment of custom boards and lots of pebble bags. We will be restocking regularly, so if we run out be sure to check back! 🖤🤍

These are historic photos of the Coronation Pavilion decorated for Kalākaua’s coronation in 1883 and Hale Koa, or the Ba...
10/11/2026

These are historic photos of the Coronation Pavilion decorated for Kalākaua’s coronation in 1883 and Hale Koa, or the Barracks), which was originally located on what are now the grounds of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. It was dismantled and reconstructed next to ʻIolani Palace. Today, Hale Koa houses The Palace Shop, ticket office and video theatre.

Explore more historic photos of ʻIolani Palace and Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi on our website.

Photo 1: Coronation Pavilion, Hawaiʻi State Archives

Photo 2: Hale Koa, Hawaiʻi State Archives

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace!Swipe to see the schedule and bring your ʻo...
10/10/2026

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, for Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace!

Swipe to see the schedule and bring your ʻohana to enjoy a wonderful day at ʻIolani Palace!

Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program and by Hawaiian Native Corporation, LAUKOA.

Join us for live hula and music at Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace on Oct. 11!Enjoy hula by Hula Hui ʻO Kapunahala, u...
10/10/2026

Join us for live hula and music at Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace on Oct. 11!

Enjoy hula by Hula Hui ʻO Kapunahala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Carolee Nishi, and live music from Hōlei as part of a day celebrating Hawaiian culture and traditions.

Bring your ʻohana and spend Kamaʻāina Sunday with us on the Palace grounds.

Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program and by Hawaiian Native Corporation, LAUKOA.

On this day in 1889, Prince Henry of Bourbon-Parma and his wife, the Countess of Bardi, arrived in Honolulu after a trip...
10/10/2026

On this day in 1889, Prince Henry of Bourbon-Parma and his wife, the Countess of Bardi, arrived in Honolulu after a trip to Hawaiʻi Island to see the volcano. They were the guests of honor at numerous parties, including a ball at ʻIolani Palace.

At 9 p.m., the King and Queen, accompanied by Princesses Liliʻuokalani and Poʻomaikelani, the Honorable John O. Dominis and A. S. Cleghorn, and Princes Kawānanakoa and Kalanianaʻole descended the Grand Staircase and entered the Throne Room to take their position on the dais. The Royal Hawaiian Band was stationed on the front veranda to play Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī as the royal family entered the room.

When the Prince and Princess de Bourbon arrived, they were greeted with the Austrian national anthem. Dancing followed the reception, with refreshments served at midnight in the Dining Room.

Photo: Hawaiʻi State Archives

On this day in 1889, the Hawaiian Gazette reported on a grand ball given by His Majesty King Kalākaua in honor of Rear A...
10/08/2026

On this day in 1889, the Hawaiian Gazette reported on a grand ball given by His Majesty King Kalākaua in honor of Rear Admiral L.A. Kimberly and his staff for their heroic efforts and leadership during the Samoan Hurricane of March 1889.

More than 140 lives were lost as six American and German war vessels sank during the hurricane, including Admiral Kimberly’s flagship, Trenton. Before the ship sank, he successfully beached it, bringing all but one aboard to safety.

The Hawaiian Gazette described the evening:

“The Palace Monday evening week (Sept. 30th) presented a beautiful appearance. The absence of walls displayed the noble structure in all its imposing grandeur. A profuse illumination shot lines of light in every direction, which darting through the surrounding shrubber supplemented a picturesqueness impossible of description... The ball was an honor to the hero of Samoa and a souvenir of His Majesty’s royal appreciation of heroism and his elegant taste in evincing it.”

Photo 1: Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, Credit: Naval History and Heritage Command

Photo 2: Drawing from Rear Admiral L. A. Kimberly’s journal, Credit: Naval History and Heritage Command

https://cdm17266.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17266coll1/id/1941/rec/3

https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1889/03/30/106343265.pdf

Learn the art of featherwork, or hulu, during Kamaʻāina Sunday on Oct. 11! Kawika Lum-Nelmida will lead two hands-on wor...
10/07/2026

Learn the art of featherwork, or hulu, during Kamaʻāina Sunday on Oct. 11!

Kawika Lum-Nelmida will lead two hands-on workshops at ʻIolani Palace:

• Hulu Hairpin Workshop: 9 a.m.
• Hulu Brooch Workshop: 11:30 a.m.

Workshops are open to participants ages 18 and older. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Space is limited, and each participant may register for one workshop.

Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program and by Hawaiian Native Corporation, LAUKOA.

The Palace Shop is filled with products that would make great gifts for any occasion! Come and check out our new selecti...
10/06/2026

The Palace Shop is filled with products that would make great gifts for any occasion! Come and check out our new selection of home goods from Ua Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian-style Hanafuda for family fun, and more! 😊

10/05/2026

Ready to put your kōnane skills to the test?

Thereʻs still time to sign up for our Kōnane Tournament during Kamaʻāina Sunday on Oct. 11 at ʻIolani Palace! Players ages 12 and older will compete in a 16-player single elimination tournament.

For younger players, keiki under 12 are invited to learn the traditional Hawaiian game and try their hand at casual play in Hale Koa.

Check-in & Waitlist: 9 to 11 a.m.
Tournament: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Register now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZaAaTSyplmv1V_EMARHHJZ3Ka4mDKtBCku5hpZkFhl6nuMA/viewform?usp=send_form

Get ready for a day of traditional games and hands-on cultural activities at October Kamaʻāina Sunday on Oct. 11!Explore...
10/04/2026

Get ready for a day of traditional games and hands-on cultural activities at October Kamaʻāina Sunday on Oct. 11!

Explore traditional and favorite local games, including hanafuda with Hanafuda Hawaiʻi, mahjong with the Bad Luck Club, and our Kōnane Tournament.

Looking to learn a new skill? Kawika Lum-Nelmida will lead two featherwork workshops:
• Hulu Hairpin Workshop: 9 a.m.
• Hulu Brooch Workshop: 11:30 a.m.

Workshops are open to participants ages 18 and older. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Space is limited, and each participant may register for one workshop.

Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program and by Hawaiian Native Corporation, LAUKOA.

Address

PO Box 2259
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 10am
10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 10am
10:30am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 11:15am
12pm - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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