Honolulu - Iolani Palace 
Iolani Palace is an impressive neo-classical building completed in 1882 for King Kalakaua. The palace was the residence of Hawaii's royalty until they were deposed by American settlers in 1893. It then served as the state capitol until the modern one was constructed in 1969.
The restored interior boasts elaborate wood paneling and carving of native woods like Koa and several imported species. The throne room still has the original carved throne and chandelier. Stained glass and elaborate decorations grace the façade. The grounds boast a quaint bandshell.
The restored interior boasts elaborate wood paneling and carving of native woods like Koa and several imported species. The throne room still has the original carved throne and chandelier. Stained glass and elaborate decorations grace the façade. The grounds boast a quaint bandshell.
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Iolani Palace
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Phone 1 (808) 522-0832
Fax 1 (808) 532-1051
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Reservations recommended with guided tours given every 15 minutes. Children under 5 not permitted on guided tour.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Honolulu Hale City Hall
Opposite the State Archives, on the other side of Punchbowl Street, is City Hall (Honolulu Hale). This dates from 1928 by Dickey, Wood, Miller, Rothwell, Kangeter & Lester and was built in the early Renaissance style. It is used today for cultural events and exhibitions.
Barracks
Located in the palace grounds are the Royal Barracks where the king's bodyguards lived. Originally built in 1871 close to the site of the present Hawaii State Capitol, the barracks only moved to their current position when the Capitol was built. The building resembles medieval battlements with embrasures, which appear somewhat odd in these surroundings.
Iolani Palace
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Phone 1 (808) 522-0832
Fax 1 (808) 532-1051
Hawaii State Archives
To the right of Iolani Palace are the Hawaii State Archives, built in 1953 and containing an extensive collection of state documents, reports and many old photographs - a treasure trove for all those interested in the history of Hawaii.
Hawaii State Archives
364 South King Street
Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
364 South King Street
Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Phone 1 (808) 586-0329
Fax 1 (808) 586-0330
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Library of Hawaii
Near the Iolani Palace and State Archives is the Library of Hawaii with a lovely shady courtyard used by many of the government officials working nearby as a place to spend their lunch hour.
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