"This small museum comprehensively tells the story of slavery in the region 'from beginning to end' while identifying its enduring cultural and historical legacy; it stands at the harbor entrance where many enslaved people first arrived in the Americas and is presented as a thoughtful, important highlight among museums in Willemstad." - Carley Rojas Avila
Carley Rojas Avila
Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana.
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The artifacts in this museum are set up beautifully and well preserved. I recommend everyone visit this place at least once. A very informative experience on the African slave trade.
Tricia C.
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I couldn't believe that a museum with this many artifacts exists in the Caribbean. I opted for the self guided tour so I could go as fast or as slow as I wanted and take lots of pics. The museum is well kept and all the displays are numbered and documented so you will always know what you're looking at. The artifacts are mainly from the Mesopotamian region and the African continent. The exhibits also include story displays of the rise and expansions of various kingdoms from these regions. A visit to this place is a must for any history lover.
Lindsay R.
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Our first time in Curacao and we opted in for the guided tour.
Our tour guide Yflen was fantastic! Would highly recommend her and to opt in for the tour! She was so knowledgeable and fun! Thanks for the awesome experience Yflen!
Lisa Parr (.
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Very well organized walk through History. Additional cost for a guided tour. Everything is well labeled. Left feeling heavy. But, worth a visit.
Erika W.
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Kura Hulanda is wonderful place to lean about the Atlantic slave trade from a Dutch and Curacao point if view. The museum is broken up into sections and it also includes North American and United States history of slavery and oppression. I really appreciated the artifacts displayed. You can opt in for a guided tour for an additional fee (cash only).
Joy P.
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Museum had so much history to offer. U can pay an additional $5 for a guide or just walk and read on your own. One is not better than the other.
Laurie andDoug R.
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An excellent historical museum documenting the beginning of colonial Curaçao, including the slave trade.
Katrena “.
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My women's group took a guided tour here. It was very informative and overwhelming moving. Going down to the hull of the slave ship had me in tears. It's one thing to read about them, but seeing it was heartbreaking. I definitely recommend taking the tour when in Curacao.