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Tuesday 9 July 2024
Watch out for Blue Crab Migration near Savaneta

(Oranjestad)—The depart- They are known to dig holes
ment of nature & environ- deep in the beach sand in
ment in Aruba are urging seek of humidity.
motorists to watch out for The diet of blue crabs con-
blue crabs crossing the road sists of decomposed trees,
in Pos Chiquito to make their insects, scorpions and rest
way to the ocean. of dead animals.
Nesting season for blue
They added a new bright crabs is between June &
yellow road sign with “Land July.
Crab Crossing” to remind Why protect blue crabs?
people to be cautious while Because they are of high
driving on the highway on value for the ecology of the
Pos Chiquito with blue mangroves. Conserving the
crabs. blue crabs is crucial for the
Blue crabs in Aruba are preservation of mangroves.
found plenty near the Watch out for crossing
beach areas, especially in blue crabs on the highway
Pos Chiquito, because of near Pos Chiquito & Santo
the amount of mangroves. Largo.q

Create museum memories

ORANJESTAD — Museums vertical shaft, and the tank
are an integral part of con- at the top. The Water Tow-
serving and honoring cul- er was purchased by the
tures, and Aruba is no ex- Monuments Fund in 2003 so
ception. Our Island has a it can be restored and pre-
wide selection of various served as one of Aruba's
museums for our locals and monuments. The Museum
visitors to see. Take this op- of Industry is part of Aruba
portunity to learn about our Museum Foundation (Fun-
island and experience a dacion Museo Aruban),
different day beyond the which is a foundation set
beach. Let us introduce to to maintain, preserve, and
you these museums. protect the Aruban cultural
sector, history, and nature.
Museum of Industry Aruba The museum of Industry is
The Museum of Industry is lo- open daily from 9 am till 6
cated in San Nicolas—bet- pm.
ter known as the art capital
of Aruba. This museum ex- For more information,
hibits the industrial history of check out their Facebook
gold, aloe, phosphate, oil page Museum of Industry
and tourism through elabo- Aruba. erindian cultural heritage. National Archaeological
rated displays and multi- This 21st century museum In 1997, the Aruban Govern- Museum Aruba disposes of
media installations. Archaeological Museum of is especially designed to ment bought the complex approximately 500 m2 for
Aruba preserve valuable artifacts for the National Archaeo- its permanent exhibit. This
The Museum of Industry is The Archaeological Mu- dating back to the Pre-Ce- logical Museum project. exhibit conveys information
situated in the Water Tower seum of Aruba is located ramic period of 2500 BC. In 2004, a financial agree- on the origin and culture of
in San Nicolas and narrates at Schelpstraat 42 in down- ment was signed with the the first inhabitants of the
Aruba's industrial history, town Oranjestad. The reno- In the late 1980’s, AMA European Development island through archaeo-
which began in the 19th vated historic Ecury com- identified its need for an Fund and in 2006, restora- logical objects and mod-
century. The Water Tower plex in the area has been adequate housing for its tion and construction work ern exhibition techniques.
was built in 1939 and con- transformed from a family collection and activities. began on the monumen- The new permanent exhibit
sists of three sections: the home to a modern museum After studying various op- tal buildings and the soon- gives the visitor an insight
substructure, the high-rising that preserves Aruba’s Am- tions, a project proposal to-be exhibition space. In into the cultures that in-
was drawn up, including December 2007, the key to habited the island in Pre-
the acquisition and restora- the complex was delivered Historical and Early Histori-
tion of historical buildings in and the museum’s employ- cal times. The museum also
downtown Oranjestad. ees moved to the new lo- hosts attractive public pro-
cation. The final design for grams, including lectures,
These historical buildings the exhibit was completed educational projects, tem-
were formerly the proper- in November 2007 and porary exhibits and work-
ty of the Ecury family. The the permanent exhibit, fi- shops.
“Ecury Complex”, is a clus- nanced by the Aruban
ter of single and two-story Government and the Union The museum is open daily
historic buildings, mainly of Cultural Organizations from 9:30 am till 4:30 pm.
Dutch colonial architec- (UNOCA), opened in July For more information check
ture from the late 19th and 2009. out the Facebook page
20th century on a plot of Museo Arqueologico Na-
approximately 1.700 m2. At the new location, the cional Aruba.q