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local Thursday 5 February 2026
Create museum memories with the entire family!

Museums are an integral plex in downtown Oranjes- December 2007 the key to seum Aruba uses approxi- hibitions and workshop for
part of conserving and hon- tad has been transformed the complex was delivered mately 500 m2 for its per- visitors to enjoy.
oring cultures, and Aruba from a family home to a and the museum’s employ- manent exhibit. This exhibit
is no exception. Our Island modern museum that pre- ees moved to the new lo- showcases archaeological The museum is open daily
has a wide selection of var- serves Aruba’s Amerindian cation. The final design for objects and conveys mod- from 9 am till 5 pm.
ious museums for our locals cultural heritage. This 21st the exhibit was completed ern exhibition techniques in-
and visitors to see. Take this century museum is espe- in November 2007 and formation on the origin and For more information check
opportunity to learn about cially designed to preserve the permanent exhibit, fi- culture of the first inhabit- out the Facebook page
our island and experience valuable artifacts dating nanced by the Aruban ants of the island. The new National Archaeological
a different day beyond the back to the Pre-Ceramic Government and the Union permanent exhibit gives Museum Aruba or website:
beach. Let us introduce to period of 2500 BC. of Cultural Organizations the visitor an insight into www.manaruba.org
you to these locations. (UNOCA), opened in July the cultures that inhabited
In the late 1980’s AMA 2009. the island in Pre-Historical Editor’s note: Pictures are
Museum of Industry Aruba identified its need for an and Early Historical times. property of the respective
The Museum of Industry in adequate housing for its At the new location the Na- The museum regularly hosts museums.q
located in San Nicolas. This collection and activities. tional Archaeological Mu- public seminars, special ex-
museum presents the histo- After studying various op-
ry of gold, aloe, phosphate, tions, a project proposal Receive your exclusive Gallery
oil and tourism through was drawn up, including
elaborated displays and the acquisition and restora- Reading with Spirit Medium Tiffany Rice!
multimedia installations. tion of historical buildings in
downtown Oranjestad.
The Museum of Industry is Join One Love Foundation, Inc. for an in- This exclusive setting offers a rare oppor-
situated in the Water Tower These historical buildings timate and unforgettable evening with tunity to witness Tiffany’s remarkable gift
and narrates Aruba’s indus- were formerly the proper- internationally known Spirit Medium Tif- in a warm, intimate atmosphere.
trial history which began in ty of the Ecury family. The fany Rice on Friday, March 6, 2026, held
the 19th century. The Water “Ecury Complex”, is a clus- at Eagle Aruba Resort’s Tasting Room in Tickets available via Eventbrite — ad-
Tower was built in 1939 and ter of single and two-story the Double Down Bar area. vance purchase required.
consists of three sections: historic buildings, mainly Gallery Reading With Spirit Medium Tif-
the substructure, the high- Dutch colonial architec- Doors Open: 5:30 PM fany Rice to Support Aruba Animals!
rising vertical shaft, and the ture from the late 19th and Event Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
tank at the top. The Water 20th century on a plot of Tickets: $75 per person Once tickets sell out, no additional tick-
Tower was purchased by approximately 1,700 m2. Limited to just 30 guests ets will be released.
the Monuments fund in
2003 so it could be restored In 1997 the Aruban Govern- Your ticket includes wine, champagne, 100% of the proceeds go to animal wel-
and preserved as one of ment bought the complex water, and a cheese & cracker platter. fare on the island.
Aruba’s monuments. The for the National Archaeo- (All other beverages available via cash
Museum of Industry is part logical Museum project. bar.) One Love Foundation Inc.
of Aruban Museum Foun- In 2004 a financial agree- https://onelovefoundationinc.org/
dation (FMA), which is a ment was signed with the Please note: Attendance does not guar- IG @onelovefoundationinc
foundation that maintains, European Development antee a personal reading, as this is a gal- FB One Love Foundation Inc.
preserves, and protects the Fund and in 2006 restora- lery-style event. TikTok @Onelovefoundationinc0
Aruban cultural sector, his- tion and construction work
tory, and nature. The muse- began on the monumental
um of Industry is open daily buildings and the new to
from 9 am till 6 pm. build exhibition space. In

For more information check
out their Facebook page:
Museum of Industry Aruba.

Archaeological Museum
of Aruba
The Archaeological Mu-
seum of Aruba is located
at Schelpstraat 42 in down-
town Oranjestad. The reno-
vated historic Ecury com-