The Prince Kūhiō Statue stands on Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu, honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, a Hawaiian prince, statesman and U.S. congressman. Pause to read the historical information nearby, watch water sports along the shore or take photos in the evening light. A live bubble show takes place near the statue on selected evenings, adding a lively stop to a walk along the promenade. The site is outdoors and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Prince Kūhiō and the statue
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole lived from 1871 to 1922. He was a Hawaiian prince, statesman and member of the U.S. Congress. Known as Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana, or Prince of the People, he devoted his political work to Native Hawaiian rights.
His achievements included championing the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act in 1921. Historical information around the statue gives visitors more context on his life and public service.
A stop on the Honolulu promenade
The statue is at 2537-2501 Kalākaua Avenue, beside the shoreline promenade. From the surrounding area, you can watch water sports and take photos of the statue and its setting. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a performer holds a live bubble show near the statue around sunset, continuing until about 9:30 p.m. The site is open around the clock, so you can stop by at other times to see the statue and read the nearby historical information.
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Where is the Prince Kūhiō Statue?
It is on Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu, Oʻahu, at 2537-2501 Kalākaua Avenue.
When can you see the bubble show?
A live show takes place near sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, continuing until about 9:30 p.m.
Is the statue accessible?
The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
