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local Monday 24 noveMber 2025

Create museum memories with the entire family!

Museums are an integral
part of conserving and hon-
oring cultures, and Aruba is
no exception. Our Island
has a wide selection of var-
ious museums for our locals
and visitors to see. Take this
opportunity to learn about
our island and experience
a different day beyond the
beach. Let us introduce to
you to these locations.

Museum of Industry Aruba
The Museum of Industry in
located in San Nicolas. This
museum presents the histo- Aruba from the late 19th and 20th
ry of gold, aloe, phosphate, The Archaeological Mu- century on a plot of ap-
oil and tourism through seum of Aruba is located proximately 1,700 m2.
elaborated displays and at Schelpstraat 42 in down-
multimedia installations. town Oranjestad. The reno- In 1997 the Aruban Govern-
vated historic Ecury com- ment bought the complex
The Museum of Industry is plex in downtown Oranjes- for the National Archaeo-
situated in the Water Tower tad has been transformed logical Museum project.
and narrates Aruba’s indus- from a family home to a In 2004 a financial agree-
trial history which began in modern museum that pre- ment was signed with the
the 19th century. The Water serves Aruba’s Amerindian European Development
Tower was built in 1939 and cultural heritage. This 21st Fund and in 2006 restora-
consists of three sections: century museum is espe- tion and construction work
the substructure, the high- cially designed to preserve began on the monumental
rising vertical shaft, and the valuable artifacts dating buildings and the new to
tank at the top. The Wa- back to the Pre-Ceramic build exhibition space. In
ter Tower was purchased period of 2500 BC. December 2007 the key to
by the Monuments fund in the complex was delivered
2003 so it could be restored In the late 1980’s AMA and the museum’s employ-
and preserved as one of identified its need for an ees moved to the new lo-
Aruba’s monuments. The adequate housing for its cation. The final design for
Museum of Industry is part collection and activities. the exhibit was completed
of Aruban Museum Foun- After studying various op- in November 2007 and logical objects and con- enjoy.
dation (FMA), which is a tions, a project proposal the permanent exhibit, fi- veys modern exhibition The museum is open daily
foundation that maintains, was drawn up, including nanced by the Aruban techniques information on from 9 am till 5 pm.
preserves, and protects the the acquisition and restora- Government and the Union the origin and culture of
Aruban cultural sector, his- tion of historical buildings in of Cultural Organizations the first inhabitants of the For more information check
tory, and nature. The muse- downtown Oranjestad. (UNOCA), opened in July island. The new perma- out the Facebook page
um of Industry is open daily 2009. nent exhibit gives the visitor National Archaeological
from 9 am till 6 pm. These historical buildings an insight into the cultures Museum Aruba or website:
were formerly the proper- At the new location the that inhabited the island in www.manaruba.org
For more information check ty of the Ecury family. The National Archaeological Pre-Historical and Early His-
out their Facebook page: “Ecury Complex”, is a clus- Museum Aruba uses ap- torical times. The museum Editor’s note: Pictures are
Museum of Industry Aruba. ter of single and two-story proximately 500 m2 for its regularly hosts public semi- property of the respective
historic buildings, mainly permanent exhibit. This ex- nars, special exhibitions museums.
Archaeological Museum of Dutch colonial architecture hibit showcases archaeo- and workshop for visitors to
Feeling parched? Grab refreshment by the side of the road!

(Oranjestad)—Touring the of Aruba that can offer where you can cool off these stands can be found front of airport runway)
island in the blistering heat you just what you need: a with delicious smooth- in the following locations: • At the Cali-
can leave one feeling rath- nice, refreshing beverage! ies, drinks, snacks, and of • Near the red fornia Light House hill
er thirsty and looking to These “coconut stands” course, fresh coconuts! Anchor in San Nicolas • B u s h i r i b a -
cool off. Luckily there are a can be found at several Perfect during family out- • On the Linear na Gold Mill Ruin
few stands along the roads locations on the island, ings around the island, Park in Oranjestad (in • Bushiribana Beach