Unexpected finds in museums, revealing ancient cultures, a rich, colonial past and even a story retold through monetary tender, casts new light on an island swept up in a cosmopolitan mix of contrasts. The new direction of island trends and cultural crossroads are on display at local art galleries, with contemporary art providing both aesthetics and commentary to the island experience.
Museums and art galleries are intimate affairs in Aruba, providing guests vivid, snapshot-like views of the island's many influences and insight into its unique identity.
Historical Museum
Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower, Oranjestad.
The Archaeological Museum Aruba 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 Archaeological Museum Aruba is currently renovating a Historic Complex where it will be situated in the future. Due to preparations necessary before moving, the Archaeological Museum Aruba will be closed to the public until opening again in late 2007/ early 2008 in the Schelpstraat. The Archaeological Museum Aruba apologizes for any inconvenience.
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Numismatic Museum
Situated next to the central bus station in Oranjestad
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
Take a Virtual Tour in QuickTime VR - 3 linked VRs. Click here.
Javascript VR Tour (no plug-in required).
Entrance VR | Money Room VR | Antique Room VR
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Archaeological Museum
J.E.Irausquinplein 2A, Oranjestad.
Located on Zoutmanstraat diagonally across from the bus stop in Oranjestad, this museum's five rooms exhibit 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.
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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"Rococo Plaza" Museum of Antiquities
Louis XV Antiques & Curiosities can be found inside a complex built with antique building materials from the 17th century. The roof and the onion shaped towers in red copper house 23 showrooms of unusual items from Aruba and South America.
Hours of operation are 9am - 5pm week days and Saturday from 10am-2pm
Located at : Tanki Leendert 158-G.
On the last Sunday of the month, local Aruban people sell their goods at a flea market. For information & free pick up from the hotels call : (297)741-5640
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Aruba Aloe Balm Museum
The museum exhibits the 160 years-old history of Aruba's Aloe. Watch how farmers harvest the aloe gel using century old techniques. Take a tour when visiting the island and experience the Aruba Aloe difference.
Located nearby the hotel area, Pitastraat 115.
Open Monday trough Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and Saturday, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
For more information visit: www.arubaaloe.com
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