Royal Mausoleum State Monument
Photo Credit: Hawaii State Archives
Royal Mausoleum

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Royal Mausoleum State Monument

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    Hours

    8:00 am to 4:30pm 

    Monday – Friday

    Saturday & Sunday and Holidays Closed. Access may be available by Special Use Permit (SUP).
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument – Mauna ‘Ala, is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. This sacred site is comprised of tombs with members of the Kamehameha and Kalākaua Dynasties with their retainers, a historic chapel, several historic trees, and a Curator’s cottage.

    OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF ALIʻI EVENTS

    In observance and celebration of reserved ceremonial events and Lā Hānau organized by the Aliʻi Trusts, Royal Benevolent Societies and Hawaiian Civic Clubs the following dates will have modified access to RMSM as permitted events are conducted. 

    If you are planning a visit to offer hoʻokupu on these days, we kindly ask that you contact the Royal Mausoleum Mauna ʻAla State Monument Curator by email [email protected] or phone 808-636-8452 in advance as hours of operations may be modified.

    Other Ceremonial event dates: 12/18/25, 12/19/25, 12/31/25, 1/1/26, 1/2/26, 1/9/26, 1/16/26, 1/17/26, 2/9/26, 5/20/26, 7/13/26 and 7/17/26. 

    PROJECT NOTICE

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be CLOSED for repairs February 16–20, 2026.

    Helpful Information

    Huaka’i: visiting Mauna ‘Ala

    While Mauna ‘Ala is open daily for public visitation, it is highly recommended that the public contact the Curator in advance of a huaka’i. Doing so helps maintain the sanctity of Mauna ’Ala by avoiding overlapping of visitors and potential vehicle parking impacts. There are prearranged huaka’i on specific dates that have been scheduled for the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala by Special Use Permit (SUP).

    · A group greater than 25 individuals requires a SUP.

    · A group of 25 individuals or less does not require a SUP, but contacting the Curator is still recommended.

    For more information or to request an SUP, please contact the Curator by email: [email protected] or by cell phone @ 808-636-8452

    Resources

    Mauna ‘Ala-HFD Recruits, July 20, 2023 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.