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    Queen Emma's Summer Palace. September 2024
    Rachel S.

    Finally got a chance to visit the Queen Emma's Summer Palace. I first heard of Queen Emma when I saw her portrait at Kawaiaha'o Church back in 2001 and I've slowly been making my way around the islands to check out places relevant to the Hawaiian monarchy. This summer palace is basically just a small house with some historic furniture and items from various Hawaiian royals as of the 1800's. Many items and places other than the main house were gone as this house was salted for demolition to make way for a baseball field. Luckily, a historic society was able to save this main house a week before demolition. My husband and I paid for a docent-led tour. There were a few other couples and we were all asked to remove our shoes and leave them outside before walking into the home. Although they do have booties upon request, make sure to wear socks if you are shy about walking barefoot in public. The docent was fairly knowledgeable about the royal family but couldn't always answer questions about some of the artifacts inside the house, specifically the various vessels in the dining room / guest room. I did feel like I came away with having learnt things I didn't already know. Overall, it was a short tour as the property is quiet small, but if you're interested in Hawaiian history, this is a place you should be visiting. Visited September 2024

    The front entrance of the Summer Palace. CLOSED OFF AREA.
    Birdie H.

    So, I know I AM being BIAS but I am also saying it's 5 star because ITS BEAUTIFUL! It's located off the Pali Rd, so which means it's in the mountain region. With all the congested traffic, it's actually a really nice place to relax at. Most people automatically think of a HUGE BUILDING WITH ARCHES & HIGH DOORS. But this is Hawaii & Aloha Tower was the LARGEST building in the vvvvv for State up until the the late 60's. So, when we say summer palace, looks more like a BIG HOUSE with several bedrooms & whatnot. So DON'T BE ALARMED by how SMALL our palaces are. Just know, it's. A beautiful place to visit, especially during the early evening. We came here tonight for a Christmas Night hosted by Daughters of Hawaii Organization and several of AHS students (Aiea High School) who participated in this evenings celebration. This was their FIRST time making an event like this & hoping to continue it another year. Our son's friends were participating in it and were invited to attend. Unfortunately, we got stuck in traffic. It was TERRIBLE TODAY! Of ALL DAYS TOO! I mean it took us over an hour just to get from Aiea/FREEWAY to Likelike cut off. Guess everyone's going out for the Christmas celebrations. However, it was really wonderful and I'm glad we still made it in time to see the boys before they went home. We had a chance to look around the palace and see all the artifacts and admire the beautiful arrangements made for Christmas. We had the privilege to listen to a Harpist too! She did a wonderful job in playing such melodious music. Makes me want to learn the harp. Anywho, if you do visit, PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH on your own to learn about the place and the mo'olelo of our King & Queen & Prince. It makes the visit much more enjoyable & memorable. Mahalo for looking and have a good one! TIGER CLAW: So it went missing for a while. A story was printed in the magazine about the Queen with her photo displayed. I. That photo she wore the Tiger claw necklace. A person on their way to Hawaii on HA for vacation, just so happened had read this article on the plane ride over. This person immediately recognized this piece of jewelry & thought: " was this the same as the one grandma has?! It CANT BE!" Upon their return home from vacation in Hawaii, they stumbled around the home looking for gramas piece of jewelry. Once in possession, they compared it to the magazine and found it to be SIMILAR & EXTREMELY IDENTICAL. However, how could this be the same jewelry?! Grandma had gotten it form a garage sale for a steal. This person called Bishop Museum to confirm the jewelry & moments later, the jewelry was in its way to the Palace to be authenticated. Eventually, IT WAS THE EXACT PIECE! (SO THE STORY WAS TOLD) But, you'll have to look it up yourself to be sure... Good Luck!

    Rod U.

    "Should I visit Queen Emma's Summer Place?" That depends. First reserve in advance the docent led tour. Small group (15 max). Cost more. Well worth it. The first impression will be "this is a palace??? My bedroom is twice the size as the queens. My living room is bigger than the 'grand ballroom'". Understanding that missionaries made the alii of Hawaii want everything European subsequently led to lumber, plaster, concrete, even furniture and a piano to be shipped to the islands and literally discard their culture makes you think. Hearing stories of the want to be part of the 19th century modern world was so great that foreigners were welcomed even if they brought diseases the indigenous people had no immunity to. Seeing the shoes of a child who died at age four a sad consequence. The tour is not haole bashing, "haole" as in all foreigners not just the lightly completed, just factual with artifacts all around you that reinforce whatever feelings you may have. Are said artifacts amazing? Yes, if put in the context of when and where they were made. You will find nicer koa bowls at a local craft fair but those of the palace are 150 years old. Online reservations suggested for self guided tours. They are required for docent led tours and sell out two to three weeks in advance. Plenty of free parking. So should you visit Queen Emma's Summer Palace? If you believe knowing history is important and are not afraid to experience feelings of melancholy, uneasiness, anger even guilt but value understanding it, then yes.

    Cindy B.

    This is a place of beauty, wonder, and reverence...especially in the setting of the event "Mu'u at the Museum". And WOW, what an experience! It felt as if I've stepped back in time...ladies in vintage mu'umu'u strolling the gardens along the company of live musicians. There was a fashion show, hula, demonstration of horse lei making. My favorite was just to people watch, admire the absolute beauty of the variety of mu'umu'u. I was born and raised in California, thought of mu'umu'u along the lines of caftans and Filipino dusters (IYKYK). I couldn't be more wrong, and am excited to learn more. I think a proper docent-led tour is in order :-) Happy Mu'umu'u Month!

    Margaret S.

    With only a few weeks left on Oahu I'm trying to see all the things left on my (long) list! Thankfully I finally was able to see the Queen Emma Summer Palace. I made reservations the night before and only received my confirmation about 10 minutes before I had to leave for my timed reservation yesterday morning (10-10:30am). I spent about an hour on the property with my husband and toddler-we were the only guests the entire time! We had a self-guided tour with a detailed pamphlet guiding us through the house. While the house was small, there are chairs with black cushions provided in every room just in case you need to sit down. It was so helpful to be able to put down the diaper bag once in awhile. The docents were able to answer every question I had after my self-guided tour. Both were incredibly helpful and kind. From jewelry gifted from Queen Victoria and Maharaja to a stereopticon gifted by Napolen III there were so many gems to look at. I especially appreciated the display of items that belonged to Prince Albert-including the fireman's jacket with a white "4" embroidered onto the jacket. Prince Albert was a huge fan of the Fire Engine Company No. 4 and was made an honorary member. The Hawaiian Engine Company No. 4 still has a parade each year on Price Albert's birthday (May 20th) as a remembrance. Also on display is the baptismal gift (a 3 foot high silver christening cup) Queen Victoria sent to Hawaii when Prince Albert became very sick. As Prince Albert's health started to decline, Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma asked two things of Queen Victoria: to become Prince Albert's godmother and to send a bishop from the Anglican Church to baptize Prince Albert. Queen Victoria fulfilled both requests, in addition to sending the christening cup. Most of the belongings were sold off before the house was rented out and before it fell into disrepair. Thankfully, when the items were sold there were detailed receipts. Through these receipts the Daughters of Hawaii was able to track down many pieces of furniture and belongs of the royal family from all over the world -- in the early 1900's! Additionally, the Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace both donated and permanently loaned pieces. The quilts on the beds and crib are not original to the royal family, but they are indicative of the kinds of fabric and style of quilting that was used. Just a few notes: - The ballroom is currently under construction and not open to the public - RSVPs only - Must wear shoe coverings that will be provided upon entrance - COVID-19: must wear a mask, have a wrist temperature taken, and contract tracing form filled out

    Front porch
    Steen S.

    It gets hot in Hawaii (who would have thought?) and Queen Emma was smart enough to build her summer home higher up the mountain. Soothing breezes and a average five degrees cooler than downtown Honolulu make this place a refuge for the sunburnt Haole. Cute plantation home with loads of original Koa wood furniture. Very interesting history along with the majority of the artifacts present Ted being originals. Grace was kind and knowledgeable about the property's story. I think they typically give you a laminated info booklet but totally take advantage of a guide if they're available. Bill and his little dogo showed us the variety of plants that grow onsite and sent us off wanting to come back and enjoy their open grass picnic area. Their website hours are posted and updated. Don't trust the signs as they're wrong.

    Seana A.

    My family and I came to Queen Emma's Summer Palace today forvtheir Easter Tea. What an amazing event. I have come here before and di the self guided tour. Today included with our tea, we had a guided tour. It was really awesome to learn local history especially about Queen Emma. From what I have learned about her over the years she was an amazing woman. Back where thevtea was being held there was music and nice sweet treats while we waited for the other group to finish their tour. Then they brought us our lunch. It was quite the spread with little sandwiches, fruit and cheese, and a beautiful salad. There was also some sweet treats as well. This was was a fantastic event and my family and I enjoyed it very much!

    Ryan W.

    When you come up the driveway, get ready for a breathtaking grand entrance! The wide pillared portico is welcoming, and really conveys regal peace. When we first walked up, we saw the most amazing and friendly dogs, and of course I'm a sucker for dogs! Turns out they belong to the caretaker, a very nice gentleman who lives on site! After chatting with him for a moment, we went inside the palace itself, and we were in for a treat! Wow! This is not as large or imposing as the Italianate Palace downtown. It absolutely conveys the sense of regal tranquility and harkens back to the old southern plantation houses that were wide open and surrounded by trees and cool breezes. It is a palace, but it is not large, so you will be able to really take your time and enjoy the amazing artifacts and details throughout the house. Please visit the gift shop, they have some amazing things in there! The care taker actually hand carved the canes that are for sale in there, and I was able to get the most beautiful handmade cane! I've been looking for years for the perfect one that didn't make me look like an old man, but was still beautiful and functional and I found his amazing artwork to be just what I was looking for! The price is extremely reasonable for an afternoon at this peaceful and beautiful sprawling estate. Please visit!

    D S.

    Just amazing!! We loved the Summer Palace! and the surrounding area, they have a cute gift shop with a lot of cool stuff! We'll definitely go back! You need to check it out!

    Jenn N.

    BEING AWAY FOR SO LONG AND FEELING HOME AGAIN. Something occurred yesterday when I visited #Queenemmasummerpalace and it was a feeling I hadn't had since the late 1980's when- being a regular at the market is appreciated, Driving on the roads in Hawaii was giving Aloha, and weekends with families were about every "local" family being at the beach all day! ... And going to family get togethers to someones house was a great sense of togetherness when we all gather at one house!! That was the feeling I had when I went to Queen Emma's summer palace. Just the sense of being "Home" and I'm feeling a little more closer to home.... Just a little more now since my visit. And it was my First time going there. Thank you Queen Emma Summer Palace for doing the job you do in keeps up that same feeling for people like me who have been gone for soo long!

    John F.

    Like many local people, I have lived in Hawaii most of my life but have never been to the most historic places. One of them is the Queen Emma Summer Palace just up the Pali Highway. Fortunately it was an open house this past Monday and I was able to take my friend Lizzy, who is visiting from China. We were both very impressed at how well things were maintained. We saw feather capes, Kahilis, and quilts that were very old. In the adjoining Hall there was a short film being presented about Queen Emma's life. The grounds are actually huge connecting to the adjacent park. One interesting thing about Queen Emma's Summer Palace is that it is all living space. No bathrooms or kitchen. There was an adjacent another structure that housed the restrooms, kitchen, and servants quarters. That building is no longer maintained. If you have the chance, it's definitely worth checking out. Especially if you are there when it is free admission for her birthday.

    Lee D.

    I have lived I Hawaii for over 40 years and this is the first time I have stepped foot at this amazing historical location. I regret not going before because I feel I really missed out. I almost dare to say that it is better then the Iolani Palace. There is a guided walking tour that really is full of amazing historical information and paints a complete picture of those that lived there and things that led up to their possessions and related historical facts that you just can't get out of a history book. You don't need much time there, but I would allow a total of 1.5 hours to fully enjoy. There is so much to see and study inside the house and the surrounding property is very beautiful with all the tropical landscaping. It is very inexpensive to visit and they do offer different discounts, but it is so inexpensive, it is almost unnecessary. Location is easy to get to, but parking might be a challenge depending on time and day of the week. There is a park just behind that has parking spaces and you can walk across the field to the site. It is a rainy area, so an umbrella might be a good idea just in case.

    Front door
    L L.

    This is NOT a big place. Without knowing the history behind it, you will just think it looks like an open-house in one of the towns in Northeastern US. I would recommend you read up the Hawaiian history and study Queen Emma's biographies before coming. It will make the experience much more robust. There was only 2 other groups/ couples here when we visited. we only spent 30 mins at the house and in the gift shop behind the house. It was definitely not a major attraction...

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    The tour well dove-tails with the tour of Iolani Palace but I would not suggest both on the same day.

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