National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Archaeological museum · Oranjestad ·

National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Archaeological museum · Oranjestad ·

Ancient artifacts, interactive displays, burial cave, gold rush

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Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions

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"A local museum offering exhibits that deepen visitors' understanding of the island's past and cultural development." - AFAR

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National Archaeological Museum Aruba

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"Located in a former mansion, this interactive museum is full of ancient artifacts. Culled from three distinct periods of indigenous history, the collection includes more than 10,000 pieces from Pre-Ceramic (2500 B.C.E.–1000 C.E.), Ceramic (900–1515), and History Cultural (1515–1880) times. Visitors will find shell and stone tools, decorative items, and food vessels, along with vestiges of Aruba’s gold rush. Of particular note is a limestone family burial cave, which, at 4,000 years old, is one of the most ancient pieces in the museum. With its Dutch Colonial architectural details, the building itself is also worth admiring. Note: The museum is closed on Mondays."

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National Archaeological Museum Aruba

MITCH C.

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Here on an excursion from our ship. Very interesting and informative. Lots of original native artifacts to view. Paintings and other items to see also. The build itself is beautiful.

Shyamal A.

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Cute little museum worth a drop in if you're around, not to go out of your way. It's free but asks for a donation, which can only be given in cash. There is quite a bit of interesting information about Aruban history all the way back to early civilization.

Aninda Z.

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Cool museum that goes into the history of Aruba’s people and land. It won’t take up your whole day. Maybe max 90 minutes or 2 hours. If you want to learn a bit more about Aruba, then do stop by.

Jimmy T.

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Off the beaten path but worth the trek to understand the history of Aruba. Free admission but donations are always appreciated and help to keep the exhibit up to date.

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This is a suggested donation museum. The displays are translated to English. There are many archaeological artifacts to see. My favourite part of the visit was the exhibit about Queen Hortense and the decibels. It just so happened that I watched the documentary about calypso music and Queen Hortense showed up. I was so pleased to meet her and we talked a bit about Trinidadian calypso. I can't wait to follow up on her music. Beautiful costumes and headpieces were also on display.

Doug D.

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The museum has a nice history of the island of Aruba and its context to the colonization of the western hemisphere. Lots of interactive displays and artifacts. $5 suggested donation entry fee There is an elevator to access the upper floor.

Lee S.

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Cute little museum. Loved the hut, artifacts, history of the Aruba island and the cave with fake water.

Shaun B.

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Great place with some interesting exhibits. It’s a nice quick history of the island. The whole takes about a hour. It’s only a couple blocks from some of the tourist shop area. It’s a “free” museum, but they encourage a $5/person donation.

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What Makes Aruba So Dreamy, According to a Travel Expert - AFAR

"A local museum offering exhibits that deepen visitors' understanding of the island's past and cultural development." - AFAR

https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-makes-aruba-so-dreamy-according-to-a-travel-expert

National Archaeological Museum Aruba

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The Best Things to Do in Aruba

Photo courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority

National Archaeological Museum Aruba

MITCH C.

Google

Here on an excursion from our ship. Very interesting and informative. Lots of original native artifacts to view. Paintings and other items to see also. The build itself is beautiful.

Shyamal A.

Google

Aninda Z.

Google

Cool museum that goes into the history of Aruba’s people and land. It won’t take up your whole day. Maybe max 90 minutes or 2 hours. If you want to learn a bit more about Aruba, then do stop by.

Jimmy T.

Google

Off the beaten path but worth the trek to understand the history of Aruba. Free admission but donations are always appreciated and help to keep the exhibit up to date.

Community

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Doug D.

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Lee S.

Google

Cute little museum. Loved the hut, artifacts, history of the Aruba island and the cave with fake water.

Shaun B.

Google

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