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Gallery Tour

No Reservations Required

As an alternative to the grand or audio tours, you may choose to tour only the Palace Galleries. Proceed at your own pace to view restored historic spaces and galleries in the `Iolani Palace basement. The Galleries showcase the Hawaiian crown jewels and ancient Hawaiian regalia. The H. J. Bartels Gallery features portraits and historic photographs.

Gallery Tour Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Also open Kama`aina Sunday.

Guides in Other Languages

The Friends of `Iolani Palace provides informational brochures in standard Chinese, French, German, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish as well as English.

Accessibility

wheelchair symbol Wheelchair access to `Iolani Palace and The Palace Galleries is available; please advise cashier of any special requirements when buying tickets. Tours with signing can be arranged for groups of hearing-impaired visitors. Signing is also available for individuals with advance notice.

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`Iolani Palace Tour Options

Tours Available Tuesday through Saturday

Guided Tour:

Docent-guided

9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (every 15 minutes; plus an 11:30 a.m. Japanese language tour)

  • First Floor
    State Apartments
  • Second Floor
    Private Quarters
  • Basement
    Exhibit Galleries (self-guided)

Audio Tour:

45 minute self-guided, pre-recorded audio tour

11:45 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. (every 10 minutes)

  • First Floor
    State Apartments
  • Second Floor
    Private Quarters
  • Basement
    Exhibit Galleries (self-guided)

Gallery Tour:

Self-guided

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Basement
    Exhibit Galleries (self-guided)
    • Ancient Regalia
    • Royal Crowns
    • Jewelry
    • Diplomatic Orders
    • Chamberlain’s Office
    • Palace Kitchen
    • History Gallery

Adult
$20

Hawai`i Resident / Military $15

Children / Youth (5-12)
$5

*No children under 5 years old

Adult
$12

Children / Youth (5-12)
$5

*No children under 5 years old

Adult
$6

Children / Youth (5-12)
$3

*Accompanied children under 5 years old welcome at no charge

Reservations & Ticket Office

Reservations not needed for Gallery Tour

Gallery Tour Hours Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Office Hours Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (HST) for reservation lines. Ticket Window opens at 8:30 a.m.

The Palace is
open for tours Tuesday through Saturday.

The Palace is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Ticket Office Location `Iolani Barracks on the Palace grounds
Reservations/Ticket Office (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823
Pre-recorded Tour Information (808) 538-1471