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Washington Place

📍 Washington Place, 320 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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Introduction

Washington Place is an important historic building in downtown Honolulu. Built in 1846 in Colonial Revival style, it was Queen Liliuokalani's private residence during the Hawaiian Kingdom and is now the governor's mansion — witnessing Hawaii's tumultuous history from independent kingdom to US state. Built in 1846 by American merchant John Dominis, the name honors George Washington. During the Hawaiian Kingdom, it was an important social and political venue; Queen Liliuokalani lived here for years. After the 1893 overthrow, it became an official US building. Now the governor's mansion and small museum with Hawaiian Kingdom artifacts. White Colonial Revival architecture surrounded by palms and tropical gardens, near Iolani Palace. Visiting Washington Place to learn about the Hawaiian Kingdom's final years is a historically rich Honolulu experience.

✨ Highlights

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Queen's residence
Queen Liliuokalani's private residence during the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Historical witness
Witnessed Hawaii's journey from kingdom to US state.
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Colonial Revival
Elegant 1846 white Colonial Revival mansion.
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Near the Palace
Adjacent to Iolani Palace; visit together.

🛈 Practical Info

→Exterior：Exterior free; interior tours by appointment.
→History：Learn about the Hawaiian Kingdom's final years and Queen Liliuokalani.
→Free：Both exterior and interior tours are free.
→Combine：Pair with Iolani Palace and downtown Honolulu.
→Access：On Beretania Street downtown; walkable.

💡 Tips

• Exterior free; interior tours by appointment.
• Learn about the Hawaiian Kingdom and Queen Liliuokalani.
• Adjacent to Iolani Palace; visit together.
• Tour appointments and opening are subject to the official notice.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Washington Place?

Exterior free; interior tours by appointment. Learn about the Hawaiian Kingdom and Queen Liliuokalani.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.