Nestled in the heart of Nu'uanu, at 2261 Nu'uanu Avenue, is the Royal Mausoleum which is the final resting place of a majority of Hawai'i's monarchs. On the Mausoleum grounds are the crypts of the Kamehameha and Kalakaua Dynasties.
The Mausoleum was built in 1865 during the reign of King Kamehameha V. The first monarch entombed there was his brother, Kamehameha IV. This is the only piece of land in the islands that belongs to the Hawaiian people. The American flag does not fly over the Mausoleum grounds.
The Royal Mausoleum is open Mondays thru Fridays from 8:00am till 4:30pm. It is closed on weekends and Holidays. There is no admission charge, but guided tours are done with advanced reservations. You may contact the curator by phone at:
(808) 536-7602
If you're driving out of Waikiki to the Royal Mausoleum get onto the H-1 West bound. Stay in your right hand lane until you see the "Pali Highway" exit. Take the exit and stay in your left hand lane. Continue up Pali till you see "Wylie" street. Take the left turn onto Wylie. Nu'uanu Avenue is your first left. You should see the Royal Mausoleum on your left hand side after the church.
If you're taking the bus, you can catch the catch the #4 (Nu'uanau/Dowsett) on Kuhio Avenue. The #4 will take you near to the Royal Mausoleum. Ask the driver to let you off near the Royal Mausoleum.
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