A Vintage Experience At Queen Emma Summer Palace
The Queen Emma Summer Palace, also known as Hanaiakamalama, served as the summer residence of Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 until 1885. The Daughters of Hawaii have maintained the Queen Emma Summer Palace, which was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, as a historic monument, museum, and tourist attraction for future generations.
The museum, which is less than 10 minutes from downtown Honolulu, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. The money collected from admission fees and sales in the gift shop is used to support the preservation of this important monument.
Queen Emma Summer Palace Tours & Activities
As you join us for this luxury tour experience at the Queen Emma Summer Palace, you will be able to go back in time and enjoy the tranquillity of Hnaiakamalama in lush Nuuanu. Hoonanea: A Vintage Experience at Hnaiakamalama, a one-of-a-kind and immersive tour of one of Honolulu's most prestigious and respected historic houses, in partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art. Upon arrival, visitors will choose a vintage muumuu to wear for the event from an extensive and colorful selection of vintage aloha clothing from our partner, Muumuu Mamas, which will be available for purchase. Following that, guests will learn how to design and construct a fresh floral hairpiece to complete their outfits. As soon as they are properly attired, visitors will go on a docent-led tour of the Palace, which stands as a timeless emblem of traditional Hawaiian elegance and modern design. They will discover more about Queen Emma, the royal family, and their life in ancient Hawaii. The experience will conclude with a light picnic lunch of delightful delicacies that can be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking picturesque tropical gardens or at neighboring park.
If you have a passion for history, you will not want to miss out on this place. Although the majority of visitors spend little more than an hour or two here, if you want to explore every intriguing nook and take in the magnificent building influenced by Greek Revival style, you may want to remain a little longer.
