Hulihe'e Palace

Hulihe'e Palace is located off Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii and is approximately nine miles from Kona International Airport. Construction of the building was completed in 1838 and was the home of the second Governor of the island, John Adams Kuakini. The palace is now a museum and is open from 10am to 3pm Tuesday to Saturdays but is closed on major holidays.

The museum has many beautiful items of furniture and artifacts on display and visitors can take guided tours during the opening hours. Visitors are greeted by a marble bust of King Kalakua when they reach the entry hall along with portraits of previous monarchs and redwood pillars. Visitors can tour many rooms in the palace including Kuakini Room, Princess Ruth's Room and the Upstairs Sitting Room.

The palace grounds are also open to the public, where they can relax in the tranquil setting or watch lei or quilt making as well as other activities. A small gift shop is situated on the palace grounds where visitors can purchase various gift items such as books and handcrafted items. The gift shop is open during normal museum opening hours.