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Museums
Oranjestad is home to most of Aruba's museums, which trace the island's cultural and
industrial development from the earliest Indian settlements to present day. The
Archaeological Museum of Aruba houses a collection of ancient artifacts, tools and
art. The Aruba Historical Museum, housed in the island's oldest structure, Fort Zoutman,
offers a view into the daily lives of the island's first settlers. Aruba's first coins
are on display at the Numismatic Museum, along with historic coins from all over the world.
| Fort Zoutman
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Downtown Oranjestad
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Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower is also known as The Historical Museum of Aruba. It
investigates, documents and preserves the archaeological artifacts and sites of Aruba
and informs the local and international public about the Amerindian cultural heritage
of Aruba. The Dutch erected Fort Zoutman for defense of the island
in 1796 and the bastion stands on what was once the shoreline. The fort was restored in
1974, the tower in 1983 and underwent a major renovation in 2004. The museum hosts
the Bon Bini Festival daily, a small fair with local arts and crafts, food, music, and dance.
There is a small admission charge.
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| Numismatic Museum
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Downtown Oranjestad
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Situated next to the central bus station in Oranjestad the museum contains 30,000 historic
coins from Aruba and around the world.
Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
For more information contact: info@museumaruba.org
Visit their web site at www.museumaruba.org
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| Archaeological Museum
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Downtown Oranjestad
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This museum is the first of its kind in the Caribbean, exhibiting giant earthen jars of
which a few contain the remains of Aruba's original inhabitants. Also displayed in
glass boxes with descriptions are ancient artifacts, pottery tools and art.
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Updated Monday, 04-Oct-2010 11:14:57 EDT
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