The Friends of Iolani Palace

Proudly located on O'ahu

The Friends of Iolani Palace is a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to preserve, interpret, share, and celebrate the unique cultural, historical, and spiritual qualities of Iolani Palace and its grounds for the benefit of native Hawaiians, the people of Hawaii, and the world.

The Iolani Palace was built in 1882 by King Kalakaua and was home to Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the residence of the Kingdom's political life until the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. Iolani Palace has been registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962.

The Friends of Iolani Palace carry a wide selection of merchandise that will appeal to all ages and both locals and tourists.