Hawaii State Library, Honolulu

Name: Hawaii State Library
Address: 478 S King St, Honolulu, 96813-2994, United States
Telephone: +1 808-586-3500

#81 among attractions in Honolulu

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The Hawaiʻi State Library is a historic building in Honolulu, Hawaii, that serves as the seat of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, the only statewide library system and one of the largest in the United States. The Hawaiʻi State Library building is located in downtown Honolulu, adjacent to ʻIolani Palace and the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. Originally funded by Andrew Carnegie, the building was designed by architect Henry D. Whitfield. Groundbreaking took place in 1911 and construction was completed in 1913. In 1978, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places, as a contributing property within the Hawaii Capital Historic District. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 21°18'21"N, 157°51'25"W

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478 S King StDowntown HonoluluHonolulu 96813-2994 United States

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+1 808-586-3500

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Hawaii State Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aloha Tower Marketplace, Aloha Tower, Statues of Kamehameha I, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Honolulu, the Aloha Tower Marketplace is a vibrant shopping center that offers visitors a unique blend of retail, dining, and entertainment against the backdrop of Hawaii's stunning natural beauty.
0.6 miW
Tower, Historical place, Shopping centre
Aloha Tower, Honolulu
15 min walk • The Aloha Tower is not just a lighthouse; it's a cherished historic landmark in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has stood as a welcoming beacon since its completion in 1926, greeting visitors arriving by sea with the warm spirit of aloha for which the islands are renowned.
~1020 ftW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statues of Kamehameha I, Honolulu
5 min walk • Several Kamehameha statues honor the monarch who founded the Kingdom of Hawaii.
~690 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, Honolulu
4 min walk • The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Honolulu, Hawaii, was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, a private, non-profit organization and genealogical society, on the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in Hawaiʻi.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Sport venue, Concerts and shows
Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Honolulu
16 min walk • The Neal S. Blaisdell Center is a community center near downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. The complex has a multi-purpose arena, concert hall, exhibition hall, galleria, meeting rooms, Waikiki Shell and others.
~260 ftS
City, City hall, Mission Revival Style architecture
Honolulu Hale, Honolulu
2 min walk • Honolulu Hale, located on 530 South King Street in downtown Honolulu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, is the official seat of government of the city and county, site of the chambers of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Honolulu City Council.
~750 ftNW
Former home of Hawaii’s final monarchs
`Iolani Palace, Honolulu
4 min walk • The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua. It is located in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi.
0.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu
10 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — also known by its original French name Cathédrale de Notre Dame de la Paix, its Portuguese variant Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Paz and its Hawaiian derivative Malia o ka Malu Hale Pule Nui — is the mother church of the Diocese ...
~1020 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Washington Place, Honolulu
5 min walk • Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It was where Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu
14 min walk • The Honolulu Museum of Art School, formerly known as Linekona School, is an historic school building in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, that now serves as a center for arts education for the Honolulu Museum of Art.
~1460 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu
8 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, also commonly known as St. Andrew's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States located in the State of Hawaii. Originally the seat of the Anglican Church of Hawaii, it is now the home of the bishop of the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hawaii State Library?

Nearby attractions include Honolulu Hale, Honolulu (2 min walk), Lunalilo Mausoleum, Honolulu (3 min walk), Father Damien Statue, Honolulu (3 min walk), Kawaiahao Church, Honolulu (4 min walk).

How to get to Hawaii State Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hawaii State Library:

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Punchbowl Street + Main Library • Lines: 4, 80A, 94 (1 min walk)
South Beretania Street + Punchbowl Street • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 103, 11, 13, 1L, 2, 2L, 3, 40, 42, 43, 51, 52, 53, 54, 80, 80B, 81, 82, 83, 84, 84A, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 9, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, A, C, E (3 min walk)