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

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the Mangel Halto in Pos fect for big and small families most of our visitors go to build sand castles.
biggest concerns that par- Chiquito to set up their belongings. tan, swim or play in the white
ents have when travelling Mangel Halto is situated in In this area, the shore is also sand. Because they are near Boca Catalina in Malmok
with their children is a guar- the back streets of the Pos shallow, falling right around the low-rise and high-rise ho- Boca Catalina is a small bay
antee of their safety and Chiquito city. Though there your knee before slowly get- tel areas, these beaches are beach near the Malmok
healthy enjoyment. There- are several stairs on the sides ting deeper: perfect for kids the most accessible for visi- beach area further down
fore, we thought it would of the beach cliff leading to safely play. tors on foot. These beaches the hotel areas. Though it
be a great help to travelling you down, the best spot for also offer many palapas free may not be a very sandy
parents to list off some the families to hang out is across Eagle Beach/Palm Beach to use, but you can also rent beach, it is relatively quiet
most family-friendly beach- the bridge, passed the man- in the hotel area chairs and tents. Much like and tranquil. This is a great
es around the island. grove trees near the en- Yet another highly popular Baby Beach, these sites are place for family to lay down
trance sign. Here, there are beach site, Eagle Beach one of the best beaches for a big blanket and have a
Baby Beach in San Nicolas small and big palapas, per- and Palm Beach is where your children to play and little picnic. This is also one
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s of the best places to snorkel,
most popular and visited as this area is filled with little
beaches, and for good fish and corals, even close
reason: This sandy and quiet to the shore.
lagoon is a great place for
parents to sit back and re- Palm Island
lax while their children play Ok, this one is technically
in the shallow shores of the not a beach, but a must-
beach. Beside the relaxing visit attraction for family fun.
atmosphere, there are also This small water park oasis is
several services that may located further down the
accommodate your stay, Mangel Halto Beach and is
like a parking lot, sun tent reachable by boat. This wa-
rentals, chairs, bathrooms ter park offers 6 hours of fun
and a snack bar right at the activities, food, drinks, and a
far left of the beach. chance to see pink flamin-
goes up close! q