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Iolani Palace vs Honolulu Museum of Art
Both are rated highly by experts. Overall, Iolani Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Honolulu Museum of Art. Iolani Palace scores 93 with approval from 9 reviewers such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Iolani Palace
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364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Fodor's
"America's only royal residence was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier palace."
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Concierge
"King David Kalakaua built this palace in 1882, as a symbol to the world that Hawaiian royalty was as grand as any in Europe."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"If you're intrigued with kings and queens, join the 90-minute docent-led tour... with plenty of history provided."
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Peek at rare treasures and crown jewels
Afar Magazine
"The only royal palace in the United States, it has plenty of lavish decor to ooh and ahh over."
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Travel + Leisure
"Hawaii is the only state that was once a monarchy...and the best place to get a sense of how Queen Lili’uokalani and the royal family lived is with a visit downtown to ‘Iolani Palace."
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Honolulu Museum of Art
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900 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814
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"The academy is housed in a maze of courtyards, cloistered walkways, and quiet, low-ceilinged spaces... there's an impressive permanent collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Home to a 60,000-piece collection of art, with an emphasis on Asian works, including Buddhist and Shinto sculptures and Korean ceramics."
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Hosts concerts, lectures, and films
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"Hawaii’s fine arts museum with a collection of 50,000 works."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This world-class museum... is considered one of the finest in the country. Housed in an award-winning Mediterranean-style building."
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"In 2011, the Honolulu Academy of Arts joined forces with the Contemporary Museum to create the Honolulu Museum of Art. Together, this museum and its sister property, Spalding House,..."
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