Curacao

Museums: home to the history and culture

The Curaçao Museum housed in a spacious colonial style building, holds geological and pre-Colombian Indian artifacts; maps and charts, a traditional plantation kitchen; antique mahogany furniture and paintings by local artists (18th and 19th century) and more. Tel: (5999) 462 3873

Den Paradera means “the place where you feel at home”, and it is home to a garden that was begun one plant at a time by Dinah Veeris in 1991. Veeris studies and researches the preservation of traditional medicinal plants. Tel: (5999) 767 5608

Kurà Hulanda Museum Situated exactly where Dutch entrepreneurs traded and shipped African slaves, it has the largest African collection in all of the Caribbean. Here the Transatlantic Slave Trade is impressively retold through exhibits that span from slave capture in Africa all the way through relocation in the New World. Tel: (5999) 434 7765

Maritime Museum The museum, situated in a beautifully restored 17^th century building is complete with a gangplank, portholes and ship railings, all in wood and brass. Video presentations and multi-media displays are used throughout the museum to bring Curaçao’s maritime history to life. Tel: (5999) 465-2327

Mongui Maduro Library This museum presents a fascinating retelling of history with Mr. Maduro’s comprehensive collection of manuscripts, periodicals and so more. New publications are constantly acquired and added making this museum a wonderful source of information on the historical evolution of the island. Tel: (5999) 737 5119

The Numismatic Museum Numismatics is the study of or collection of currency. The exhibit here illustrates the evolution of the Antillean currency. It is owned and operated by the Bank of the Netherlands Antilles.Tel: (5999) 462 5912

Savonet Museum Very recently opened this is the newest museum offering in Curacao. The historical plantation complex is an experience for the entire family where the running theme is the interdependence of humans and nature. Portal to Cristoffel park. Tel: (5999) 864-0363

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