National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Archaeological museum · Oranjestad

National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Archaeological museum · Oranjestad

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Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad, Aruba

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National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null
National Archaeological Museum Aruba by null

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Museum featuring 5,000 years of Amerindian culture & history  

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Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions

manaruba.org
@museonacionalaruba

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Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad, Aruba Get directions

+297 582 8979
manaruba.org
@museonacionalaruba

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Aug 9, 2025

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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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Doug Duwenhoegger

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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 Stat

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

Aaron Colina

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Very informative and interesting history. We went around 3pm on a weekday and we had most of the place to ourselves. People starting flowing in an hour or so later. Entrance is donation based.

Robert Botto

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Totally free and donation only based. For being free had really high quality information and presentation. Spent more time than expected. Had both Spanish and English translations which was nice. Also had different ways of enjoying the content from audio educational listen backs and also TVs with pre recorded information. Very much so go at your own pace.

Shaun Burnum

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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.

Durga Kale

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Good overview of the island's archaeology! Entry by donation. Suggested amount $5 per person. Interactive elements are great, and I appreciate the bilingual signage/information plaques at the museum. A few modern installations need some context. Worth visiting for the exhibition of the preceramic period material culture.

Diane Rock

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What a great historical museum about Arubans and how the economy and culture has evolved. Plan on an hour visit and stop off at a local eatery for a fun afternoon. Employees at the museum are very kind and I highly recommend the visit if history interests you!

patty hedges

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Had a little bit of time before catching our flight so jumped in to check out museum. Nice opportunity to learn some of the history of the island and view various artifacts. A break from the heat in a well air conditioned environment was a nice addition 😉 Free but donations appreciated.