King Kamehameha Statue

This majestic statue of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers is one of three which were cast in Paris from a model made by American artist T. R. Gould. Kamehameha the Great was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands.

The statue, located in front of Ali'Iolani Hale, was dedicated in 1893 as part of King Kalakaua's coronation ceremony. The other two statues are located in Kohala on the Big Island and in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Every year on his birthday, June 11, handmade leis are draped all over the statues to honor the king.

From Waikiki take Kalakaua Avenue out of Waikiki toward the mountains. Turn left onto South Beretania Street and then another left onto Richards Street, then turn left onto South King Street. The statue will be on the right in front of the Ali'iolani Hale.

Location: King Kamehameha Statue is located in the Waikiki and Honolulu Region

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