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Queen Emma Summer Palace


2913 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)595-3167
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  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm




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Historic Queen Emma Summer Palace situated in lush Nuuanu Valley was the home of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. On display are artifacts, furnishing and personal items of the royal families of Hawai'i. The summer retreat is surrounded by a verdant garden of tropical flowers and trees.




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