Set beside Kalākaua Avenue in Kapiʻolani Regional Park, the Queen Kapiʻolani Statue honors a Hawaiian queen remembered for her philanthropy and care for children. The life-sized bronze sculpture shows her wearing colorful garlands. A stop here pairs a close look at the statue with time in Hawaiʻi’s largest and oldest park. Queen Kapiʻolani helped establish medical and educational facilities for women and children, giving the monument a personal story beyond its royal subject.
Queen Kapiʻolani’s legacy
Queen Kapiʻolani was known for philanthropy and her support for children. Among her work, she established the Kapiʻolani Maternity Home, now Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children. In 1885, she also opened the Kapiʻolani Home for Girls, intended for healthy children whose parents had leprosy.
A statue in Kapiʻolani Regional Park
The bronze sculpture portrays the queen at life size, with colorful garlands around her neck. Her name is also associated with a hospital, a major boulevard and a community college. The statue stands in the park near Kalākaua Avenue, where other statues offer further glimpses of Hawaiian culture.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the Queen Kapiʻolani Statue?
It is in Kapiʻolani Regional Park, at 2686 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu.
What does the statue look like?
It is a life-sized bronze sculpture of Queen Kapiʻolani wearing colorful garlands.
When is a good time to visit?
Early morning or sunset are suggested for a more peaceful visit to the park.
Is the statue accessible by wheelchair?
The entrance and parking lot are listed as wheelchair accessible.
