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Create museum memories

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

Join the Free Big Live Nature Quiz and Win a Sailing Trip

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and Dutch Caribbean TV. gram (DCNAnature). On DCNA’s social media
and its members invite all residents on Aruba, there are test questions which will come back
Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint How to participate in the quiz.
Maarten to participate in the Big Live Nature Participants can play online via Zoom from
Quiz on Saturday 13th of May, 6-7 pm. home with friends and family. Or go to a desig- Prizes
nated bar or restaurant (Aruba: Battata Beach The grand prize is a sailing/snorkel trip for the
Learn more about the beautiful Dutch Carib- Bar, Bonaire: Hillside Bar & Restaurant, Curaçao: winning team. Also other local prizes will be
bean nature in this free, online, live, interac- Grand Cafe Mahaai Saba: Chez Bubba Bistro, available.
tive quiz. The quiz is in English but questions will Sint Eustatius: Ocean View Terrace, St. Maarten:
also have Dutch, Papiamentu and Papiamento Dinghy Dock Sailors Bar) where the quiz will be Follow the Big Live Nature Quiz
subtitles. It can be played at one of the partici- live broadcasted. For more information, see Check out DCNA’s Facebook (Dutch Caribbe-
pating locations or online via Zoom. Join alone http://www.biglivenaturequiz.org/. an Nature Alliance), Instagram (DCNAnature)
or form a team with max 4 members of all ages. or http://www.biglivenaturequiz.org/. For more
The grand prize is a sailing/snorkel trip. Participa- Reserve your spot information, email research@DCNAnature.org.
tion is free but registration is required via http:// Participation is for free, but teams must pre- The Big Live Nature Quiz is generously funded
www.biglivenaturequiz.org/. register at http://www.biglivenaturequiz.org/.. by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food
People wishing to participate at a live broad- Quality (LNV) and DCNA’s activities are sup-
The Big Live Nature Quiz is a yearly event, creat- cast location must also reserve a spot at the ported by the Dutch Postcode Lottery.
ed to educate citizens about nature (conserva- participation locations (see above).
tion) in a fun interactive way, to instill pride about
Dutch Caribbean nature, encourage eco- Theme: Endangered animals and plants
friendly practices, support nature conservation The quiz will have 20 multiple choice trivia ques-
projects, and to connect people throughout tions. Questions will be about endangered ani-
the Dutch Caribbean. The quiz is a true multi- mals and plants on land and in sea, such as sea
island team effort: created and supported by turtles, sharks and iguanas. The quiz will be in
the six Dutch Caribbean islands including the English but questions will also have Dutch, Pa-
protected area management organizations piamentu and Papiamento subtitles.
(Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba,CARMABI It is not required to prepare or study for this
Curaçao , Saba Conservation Foundation quiz. However, for a higher chance of winning,
(SCF), Nature Foundation St. Maarten, St. Eusta- check DCNA’s social media pages: Facebook
tius National Parks (STENAPA)), (local) sponsors (Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance) and Insta-