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Aruba to me

ORANJESTAD — You are paper, Caribbean Speed annual escape with my
back and we would like to Printers and any of its affili- besties. For over 20 years,
portrait you! By inviting you ated companies to use said it has been my haven of
to send us your favorite va- materials, as well as names, sun, sand, and crystal-clear
cation picture while enjoy- likeness, etc. for promotional water. The warmth of the is-
ing our Happy Island. purposes without compen- land isn’t just in the tropical
sation. breeze but in the kindness of
Complete the sentence: Last but not least: check out its people. Each visit brings
Aruba to me is ……. Send our website, Instagram and new friendships with people
your picture with that text Facebook page! Thank you from across the country,
(including your name and for supporting our free news- creating lifelong memories.
where you are from) to: paper, we strive to make Aruba isn’t just a destina-
news@arubatoday.com you a happy reader every tion; it’s a tradition, a place
and we will publish your va- day again. where laughter echoes,
cation memory. Isn’t that a For today we received a bonds deepen, and my
special way to keep your lovely message from Kathy, heart feels at home. “
best moments alive? Please Kate, Karen & Bridget from
do note: By submitting pho- Western MA. Thank you for sending us this
tos, text or any other ma- wonderful message sharing

terials, you give permission They wrote to us saying: what Aruba means to you
to The Aruba Today News- “Aruba is my paradise, my with us and our readers!q

Create museum memories

ORANJESTAD — Museums are an inte- Monuments Fund in 2003 so it can In the late 1980’s, AMA identified final design for the exhibit was com-
gral part of conserving and honoring be restored and preserved as one its need for an adequate housing pleted in November 2007 and the
cultures, and Aruba is no exception. of Aruba's monuments. The Museum for its collection and activities. After permanent exhibit, financed by the
Our Island has a wide selection of of Industry is part of Aruba Museum studying various options, a project Aruban Government and the Union
various museums for our locals and Foundation (Fundacion Museo Aru- proposal was drawn up, including of Cultural Organizations (UNOCA),
visitors to see. Take this opportunity ban), which is a foundation set to the acquisition and restoration of opened in July 2009.
to learn about our island and expe- maintain, preserve, and protect the historical buildings in downtown At the new location, the National
rience a different day beyond the Aruban cultural sector, history, and Oranjestad. Archaeological Museum Aruba dis-
beach. Let us introduce to you these nature. The museum of Industry is These historical buildings were for- poses of approximately 500 m2 for
museums. open daily from 9 am till 6 pm. merly the property of the Ecury family. its permanent exhibit. This exhibit
For more information, check out their The “Ecury Complex”, is a cluster of conveys information on the origin
Museum of Industry Aruba Facebook page Museum of Industry single and two-story historic buildings, and culture of the first inhabitants
The Museum of Industry is located in Aruba. mainly Dutch colonial architecture of the island through archaeologi-
San Nicolas—better known as the art from the late 19th and 20th century cal objects and modern exhibition
capital of Aruba. This museum exhibits Archaeological Museum of Aruba on a plot of approximately 1.700 m2. techniques. The new permanent
the industrial history of gold, aloe, The Archaeological Museum of exhibit gives the visitor an insight
phosphate, oil and tourism through Aruba is located at Schelpstraat 42 In 1997, the Aruban Government into the cultures that inhabited the
elaborated displays and multimedia in downtown Oranjestad. The reno- bought the complex for the National island in Pre-Historical and Early His-
installations. vated historic Ecury complex in the Archaeological Museum project. torical times. The museum also hosts
The Museum of Industry is situated area has been transformed from a In 2004, a financial agreement was attractive public programs, includ-
in the Water Tower in San Nicolas family home to a modern museum signed with the European Develop- ing lectures, educational projects,
and narrates Aruba's industrial history, that preserves Aruba’s Amerindian ment Fund and in 2006, restoration temporary exhibits and workshops.
which began in the 19th century. cultural heritage. This 21st century and construction work began on the
The Water Tower was built in 1939 museum is especially designed to monumental buildings and the soon- The museum is open daily from 9:30
and consists of three sections: the preserve valuable artifacts dating to-be exhibition space. In December am till 4:30 pm. For more informa-
substructure, the high-rising vertical back to the Pre-Ceramic period of 2007, the key to the complex was tion check out the Facebook page
shaft, and the tank at the top. The 2500 BC. delivered and the museum’s employ- Museo Arqueologico Nacional
Water Tower was purchased by the ees moved to the new location. The Aruba.q