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IOLANI PALACE

April 27, 2021

Hours: Docent-Led Tours 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesday / 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday;

Self-Led Audio Tours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Price: ranges by tour and age (see Tour Pricing Section below)

Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawai‘i's monarchy, was built in 1882 by the last king, King Kalakaua. This National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties walked its celebrated halls. The Palace complex contains beautiful memories of grand balls and hula performances, as well as painful ones of Queen Liliuokalani's overthrow and imprisonment. Today, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular living restorations in all of Polynesia and immerse yourself in Hawaii's royal heritage.

UPDATED VISITOR EXPERIENCE

In preparation for welcoming guests back safely, Iolani Palace has made the following changes:

Tours must be booked in advance online. Members must make reservations by emailing palacetickets@iolanipalace.org. All tours will be available on a first come, first served basis
Temperature checks for all guests prior to picking up tickets at Hale Koa (Barracks)
Facemasks will be required for the Palace and Hale Koa (Barracks)
Installed automated hand sanitizers placed at all entry points for guests’ convenience
Reduced tour group sizes and limiting the total number of guests within the Palace, Shop, and Basement Gallery
Placed social distancing markers and directional arrow throughout the Palace, Hale Koa (Barracks), and Basement Galleries to allow for proper flow and social distancing measures
Increased frequency of cleaning high-touch and high-traffic areas, including door handles, hand railings, chairs, and restrooms