Queen Emma Summer Palace
4.6 (485)museum
4.6 (485)$0.00 – $20.00
Tour the historic mountain retreat of Hawaiian royalty, preserved with personal heirlooms and rare royal artifacts.
Description
Known as Hānaiakamalama and cared for by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, this residence along Honolulu’s Pali Highway was the private haven of Queen Emma, King Kamehameha IV, and their young son. The interior displays antique furnishings alongside notable items of Hawaiian Kingdom history, including capes made from bird feathers. Knowledgeable docents lead visitors through the peaceful home and surrounding grounds, sharing the personal details of the family’s daily life.