Aliʻiolani Hale

We didnt get a chance to see the palace from inside. It was closed during our visit but it looks great on the outside. Plan your trip properly - not much else to see around the palace

Aliʻiolani Hale Since 1874, Ali‘iōlani Hale has been the home of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court. The building was commissioned by King Kamehameha V and built between 1871 and 1874. The name means “house of Heavenly Kings.” The name Ali‘iōlani was one of the given names of Kamehameha V. He laid the cornerstone in 1872, but died before the building was completed. It was dedicated in 1874 by King David Kalākaua. Originally designed as a palace, King Kamehameha V instead decided to use it as a government office building for the growing kingdom. It held the executive offices, legislature and judiciary. After the overthrow of the sovereign in 1893, the legislature and administrative functions were relocated to Iolani Palace, leaving Ali‘iōlani Hale for the courts. The Hawai‘i Judiciary remains the primary occupant. The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center is also located in the building and provides public exhibits and programs related to Hawaii's legal history. The address is 417 South King Street, Honolulu.

It was a surprisingly nice stop. Great AC. The exhibits were nice including a courtroom as well as a theater. We saw a documentary about abuse of martial law. Of course, the exterior including the iconic statue were worth stopping by just by themselves. It’s great that it’s free.

Awesome architecture. Parking spotty but metered along surrounding roads. .25$ per 6 minutes. 3$ gets you about an hour. We did not go inside as state business was being conducted at the time of our visit. We had no business to conduct.

A must for all who watch Hawaii 5-0. Moreover the neighbourhood has a couple of tourist attraction points.

A really beautiful building and a reminder of the majesty of the former Kingdom of Hawaii. Definitely worth a visit!

A must see if your in Oahu. An iconic statute of the king who united all the Hawaiian islands

Hawaii supreme court A.K.A Hawaii 5 O office. Better to check out these system in Hawaii history.

Also known as the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, a nationally registered historic site, was the main seat of government of the kingdom of Hawaii. Now serves as an educational center with a focus on the history of the Supreme Court of Hawaii, promoting civic engagement. Built in 1874, the statute on site is dedicated to the kingdom of Hawaii's monarch King Kamehameha