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Top 5 History Museums in Willemstad, Curacao
The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
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1. Jewish Cultural Historical Museum
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By W5824MKmichaels
Amazing history in this little island and very well-presented in the museum. Don't miss the George Maduro video. Definitely worth the entrance fee.
2. Kura Hulanda Museum
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4.5 based on 1,261 reviews
Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.
Reviewed By dutch_colleen - Boston, United States
This is a must see museum located in Willemstad There is many many artifacts from before BC Middle eastern artifacts and artifacts from the slave trade that used curaçao as a main buy and sell location The slave trade history is told through documents photos and artifacts This museum will leave you with true look at history They also have a wonderful statue garden
3. Maritime Museum Curacao
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4.0 based on 321 reviews
The Maritime Museum Curaçao takes you on a discovery tour of more then 500 years maritime history of Curaçao. The story-line is illustrated through a permanent exhibition consisting of displays with authentic nautical charts, ship models and navigation equipment combined with audiovisual stations...an attraction not to be missed. As well as the exhibition, the museum also offers a number of interesting tours. Besides a tour through the museum, you also can visit a unique 21' x 9' scale model of the Curaçao Shell refinery, which is set up in a separate exhibition hall of the museum. On Saturday we offer the renowned harbor tour, where we offer you to view Willemstad and the harbor area from our water taxi. An exiting fun tour for the whole family.
Reviewed By Xcski441 - New York City, United States
We were lucky to visit on a Saturday when there was a harbor tour. The museum presented an interesting glimpse into Curaçao maritime history that complimented the very informative harbor tour. The video in the museum was well done but the star was the harbor tour
4. Curacao Museum
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4.0 based on 147 reviews
Houses an extensive antique furniture collection and paintings by local artists.
Reviewed By lilianl587 - Ottawa, Canada
Originally a hospital focussing on the military suffering with yellow fever, this is a beautiful building in its own right. One hospital ward now displays antique living and dining furniture made in Curacao in the early days of the colony. Another ward features bedroom furniture including baby cribs. Other wards are full of paintings. The grounds are full of sculptures and there is another art gallery in the garden. Definitely worth a visit.
5. Museo di Tambu Shon Cola
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
