HONOLULU (KHON2) — While many national parks across the United States are closed during the federal government shutdown, Diamond Head State Monument remains open seven days a week.
Managed by the state of Hawaiʻi, the site continues to welcome residents and visitors who want to experience one of Oʻahu’s most iconic and historic landmarks.
Pacific Historic Parks (PHP), which supports Diamond Head along with Pearl Harbor National Memorial, has introduced new services for guests.
Two visitor kiosks are now open at Diamond Head and will soon expand their hours. The kiosks provide maps, interpretive materials and on-site support. These amenities help visitors understand more about the site’s cultural and historical value.
“As stewards of both Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Diamond Head State Monument, we encourage our local residents and visitors to experience their history, beauty, and cultural significance firsthand,” said Aileen Utterdyke, president and CEO of Pacific Historic Parks. “Visitor engagement at our kiosks and museum stores directly supports preservation efforts, educational programs, and the continued operation of these important sites.”
Pacific Historic Parks has been raising funds and supporting the National Park Service since 1979, when it was known as the Arizona Memorial Museum Association.
Today, the nonprofit works with several sites across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. These include Pearl Harbor, Kalaupapa, War in the Pacific, American Memorial Park and Honouliuli. Its mission is to “Remember, Honor and Understand.”
With Diamond Head open during the shutdown, visitors still have the chance to walk its trails, explore its history and support preservation efforts across the islands.
You can click here to learn more about Diamond Head and here to learn more about Pacific Historic Parks
Diamond Head is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nonresidents are required to register for entry and parking.