Point of interest

Museo Historico Aruba

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Tips from locals

Anouk
November 14, 2019
The Historical Museum of Aruba is housed inside the oldest building on the island, the Fort Zoutman, which was built in 1798. Here, you will find information about Aruba during the Spanish and Dutch period. You can also climb up the Willem III Tower. Check there're website for more information
Mario
April 23, 2022
The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba. It's a little Dutch history. The skyscraper of Oranjestad of the pass. Just across the fort is office of government of Aruba.
Ainhoa
November 21, 2020
Learn about Aruba's History. from the early inhabitants to the different colonization by the Netherlands.
Caya Luna
February 27, 2020
The oldest remains of the Dutch settlement and Aruba's oldest building, Fort Zoutman, was built in 1796 for protection against pirates and enemies. In 1868, the Willem III Tower was added to the Fort and served as Aruba's first public clock and as a lighthouse equipped with a spire and petrol lamp. After the light was extinguished in the tower, Fort Zoutman housed for almost a century different organizations like government offices, police department, library, post office and a prison. Today the buildings house the Historical Museum, which is a museum displaying many artifacts from Aruba's earliest through those reminiscent of colonial times up to the present day. Every Tuesday night the Bon Bini Festival takes place at the 18th century assembled Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. Featured here are Aruban folkloric acts and typical foods at bargain prices.
The oldest remains of the Dutch settlement and Aruba's oldest building, Fort Zoutman, was built in 1796 for protection against pirates and enemies. In 1868, the Willem III Tower was added to the Fort and served as Aruba's first public clock and as a lighthouse equipped with a spire and petrol lamp.…
Fernando
February 4, 2019
The Archeological museum is great! I love it. I have even hosted events there. This is LE MUST to learn about our Indian Arawak Heritage and much more!

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Location
Zoutmanstraat
Oranjestad