Hawaiian Cultural Sites
There are many ways you can experience the Hawaiian culture on our beautiful island of O’ahu. Below are listed just a few sites of interest:
Bishop Museum
The premiere ethnological museum of the Pacific, founded by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his wife Bernice Pauahi Bishop last direct descendant of King Kamehameha the Great.
Click here to learn more.The Queen Emma Summer Palace (Hanaiakamalama)
Former home of Queen Emma, wife of King Kamehmeha IV and founder of the Queen’s Medical Center, the largest hospital in the state.
Click here to learn more.‘Iolani Palace
Former home of King David Kalakaua and the seat of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It is the only royal palace in the United States.
Click here to learn more.Ali’iolani Hale
Former seat of government of the Kingdom of Hawai’i and the Republic of Hawai’i. Currently home of the Hawai’i State Supreme Court.
Click here to learn more.Kamehameha Statue
Bronze statue of King Kamehameha I, founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom and unifier of the Hawaiian Islands.
Click here to learn more.Kawaiahao Church
First Christian church in Hawai’i.
Click here to learn more.Royal Mausoleum
Burial grounds for the royalty of Hawai’i. Please note that this is a sacred spot and should be approached with respect both in conduct and attire.
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