Aliʻiolani Hale — Attraction in Honolulu

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...

During our visit to Hawaii, we had the opportunity to visit the Ali'iolani Hale, today the home of the State of Hawaii Supreme Court and where the statue of Kamehameha, the Great is proudly displayed.

Kamehameha is the person who achieved the union of the Hawaiian Islands and his story, or legend, is simply fascinating.

Highly recommend visiting Hawaii and learning...

The "House of Heavenly Kings" currently houses the Hawai'i State Supreme Court, and is famous for its gold-leaf statue of Kamehameha the Great. The original statue was lost in a shipwreck; this is the replacement statue. The original was later found, and is currently on display near Kamehameha's birthplace on the...