Royal Mausoleum Of Hawaii / Mauna 'Ala

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Phone (808) 587-2590
Address 2261 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
 
Final resting place of Hawaiian Royalty.

Features
• General: Cost: Free • General: Educational • Tours: Guided • Tours: Self Guided • Cultural & Historical: Heiau / Sacred Site

The Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii, also known as the Royal Mausoleum State Monument, is where two prominent royal families, the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalakaua Dynasty, are laid to rest. Guided tours are available here but required advanced reservations. Picnicking is not allowed.


It's tough to rate places like the Royal Mausoleum because it's not for everyone but it's very well maintained and it's exactly what it is trying to be which is a peaceful resting place for the deceased. Hawaiian history buffs will like enjoy stopping by and seeing the place and some of the graves.


Is it something fun for the family? No, not at all, but it's not trying to be that either. It's just a sacred place that memorializes Hawaiian royalty. If that interests you then stop by, take a look around, read the various grave stones and plaques, and you'll likely enjoy your visit. For everyone else, you can probably skip it.

List of Burials in the Royal Mausoleum


King Kamehameha II, Liholiho (1797–1824)
Queen Kamamalu, Victoria Kamamalu (1802–1824)
King Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli (1813–1854)
Queen Kalama (1817–1870)
High Chiefess Kamanele (1814–1834)
Prince Keaweawe'ulaokalani I (January 1832–February 1832)
Prince Keaweawe'ulaokalani II (1839?)
Queen Kina'u Ka'ahumanu II, Elizabeth Kina'u (1805–1839)
King Kamehameha IV, Alexander Liholiho (1834–1886)
Queen Emma, Emma Kaleleonalani Rooke (1836–1885)
Prince Albert Kamehameha, Albert Edward Kauikeaouli (1858–1862)
King Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuaiwa (1830–1872)
Princess Victoria Kamamalu Ka'ahumanu IV (1838–1866)
Prince Moses Kekuaiwa (1829–1848)
Prince David Kamehameha (1828–1835)
High Chief William Pitt Leleiohoku I (1821–1848)
Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani (1826–1883)
Prince John William Pitt Kina'u (1842–1859)
Prince Keolaokalani Davis Bishop (1862–1863)
High Chief Paki, Abner Kuho'oheiheipahu Paki (1808–1855)
High Chiefess Konia, Laura Konia (1808–1857)
High Chiefess Bernice Pauahi Bishop (1831–1884)
Charles Reed Bishop (1822–1915)