Ka Hale Moʻolelo Hoʻokolokolo o Aliʻiōlani

The Judiciary History Center is the permanent education facility and history museum of the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary. Located on the first floor of historic Aliʻiōlani Hale in downtown Honolulu, we invite visitors to explore Hawaiʻi’s legal history and judicial process from ka wā kahiko (the past) through kēia au (the present).

Through exhibits, programs, tours, and educational resources, we connect the past to the present and encourage a deeper understanding of Hawaiʻi’s history through the lens of law, public policy, and the courts. Our work promotes civic learning and engagement by sharing the stories, people, and events that have shaped Hawaiʻi’s legal system.