ʻIolani Palace State Monument
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Tue–Sat 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert UPDATED: 7/24/24 – Kamaʻāina Sundays, a once-a-month event where Hawaii residents can tour the palace for free, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…UPDATED: 7/24/24 – Kamaʻāina Sundays, a once-a-month event where Hawaii residents can tour the palace for free, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The special day… (more)
UPDATED: 7/24/24 – Kamaʻāina Sundays, a once-a-month event where Hawaii residents can tour the palace for free, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The special day includes live entertainment, family-friendly activities and food vendors, and a free tour for Hawaii residents. Any adult with a Hawaii ID, driver’s license or proof of residency may get four free tickets. Visitors may purchase tickets at the regular price. www.iolanipalace.org/visit/kamaaina-sundays/
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
ʻIolani Palace State Monument is a historic site in Honolulu County, in Urban Honolulu.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Tue–Sat | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Tue-Sat – 6:00am – 6:00pm Sun. & Mon. – CLOSED Kamaʻāina Sundays OPEN to residents (once-a-month)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
Hawaiʻi residents free with Hawaiʻi ID; non-residents pay per person entry (typically $5) and per-vehicle parking (typically $10), credit card only at staffed parks; many waysides and historic sites are free. Fees are in each park page's table.
Statewide fee rule from Hawaii's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Wheelchair Lift Available
People with mobility disabilities are able to join tours at the ʻIolani Palace State Monument. A custom inclined platform lift was installed in 2016 to allow access to the basement floor. Interior floors may be accessed via elevator.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Smoking; No Commercial Activities
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Urban Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.3062, -157.8596
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DLNR State Parks island pages (TablePress park tables for Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi) + the islands-park.json JSONP feed used by the island maps (coordinates, park IDs)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology