Hulihe‘e Palace Museum
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A local business on Hawaii (Big Island), Hulihe‘e Palace Museum is a museum that occupies the Hulihee Palace Grounds at 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, 75-5718 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States. The address places the museum in Kailua-Kona, on the leeward side of the island, where the grounds sit along Ali‘i Drive. It is a museum rather than a retail shop, and its setting in Kailua-Kona makes it a straightforward stop for anyone already in the town.
The museum is known for its place among the local businesss of Hawaii (Big Island), and it draws visitors to the Kailua-Kona area. With a 4.5 out of 5 average across 706 reviews, it holds a strong record among the island's museums. Its location in Kailua-Kona, one of the nearby places that frame a visit, puts it within reach of Hilo, Volcano, Waimea, Kohala Coast, Puna, Captain Cook and Kona. First-time visitors can expect a museum visit set on the Hulihee Palace Grounds, with the address on Ali‘i Drive as the reference point.
Opening hours run 10:00-13:30 on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 10:00-15:00 on Thursday. Five photographs accompany the listing, so the grounds and the address remain the primary reference points. The museum's website is https://daughtersofhawaii.org/hulihee-palace/, where the palace page sits.
Hawaii's tropical climate keeps leeward coasts drier and sunnier through the year, while the wetter season generally runs November-March, so Kailua-Kona tends to stay bright. Hawaiian food blends fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit, which suits a day that includes a museum stop. Direct flights from the US mainland serve the island, with inter-island flights and ferries linking the main islands, so reaching Kailua-Kona from elsewhere is straightforward. English and Hawaiian are the main languages, and a few local words help with routine exchanges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hulihe‘e Palace Museum known for?
Hulihe‘e Palace Museum is known as a museum in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii (Big Island), drawing a 4.5 out of 5 rating across 706 reviews. Its setting on Ali‘i Drive places it within reach of other spots on the Kona coast, including Captain Cook.
What kind of business is Hulihe‘e Palace Museum?
Hulihe‘e Palace Museum is a museum on Hawaii (Big Island) in the Hawaiian Islands. It operates at Hulihee Palace Grounds on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona, with opening hours of We, Fr, Sa 10:00-13:30 and Th 10:00-15:00.
What should first-time visitors expect at Hulihe‘e Palace Museum?
First-time visitors to Hulihe‘e Palace Museum should plan around its opening hours: We, Fr, Sa 10:00-13:30 and Th 10:00-15:00. The museum stands at Hulihee Palace Grounds, 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, 75-5718 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States, in the Kailua-Kona area of Hawaii (Big Island).
Where is Hulihe‘e Palace Museum located on Hawaii (Big Island)?
Hulihe‘e Palace Museum sits at Hulihee Palace Grounds, 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, 75-5718 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States. That address places it in Kailua-Kona, on the leeward coast of Hawaii (Big Island), where the climate stays drier and sunnier year-round.
Is Hulihe‘e Palace Museum easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Hawaii (Big Island)?
Hulihe‘e Palace Museum is at 75-5718 Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, on Hawaii (Big Island), a town that sits among the island's nearby places alongside Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast. Hawaii is served by direct flights from the US mainland, with inter-island flights and ferries between the main islands, so reaching the island is straightforward before travelling to Kailua-Kona.
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