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Maritime
Museum (Punda) |
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| Location: |
Van
Brandstofstraat7,
Scharloo |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
9:00am - 4:00 pm |
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The
museum is built in an old mansion dating back to 1830.
The mansion has been renovated completely. Inside the
building you can visit a modern exhibition. The museum
gives an overview of the developments and most important
events in the maritime world starting from the 15th century.
With the help of maps, model ships, cannons, coins, other
artefacts and official documents history is revived, supported
by modern media techniques. Apart from a permanent display
other exhibitions are organized from time to time. A café
and a souvenir shop can be localized in the building.
The elegant mansion Villa Maria next to the museum is
also a visit worthwhile. It is fully furnished with 18th
century furniture.
| Tel: |
465-2327 |
Fax: |
461-9512 |
www.curacaomaritime.com |
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Kura
Hulanda Museum (Otrobanda) |
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| Location: |
Klipstraat
9
Otrobanda |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
10 :00am - 5:00 pm |
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In
the museum you will take a trip through time from the
beginning of the slave trade until the abolition of slavery.
The artefacts and texts are supported by life; parts of
ships and African living rooms have been imitated. The
museum harbours a large collection of art and fossils
from Africa. The museum is in front of the Kura Hulanda
Hotel, which in itself is worth visiting. The hotel is
built in the middle of an old city district in Otrobanda.
| Tel: |
434-7765 |
Fax: |
434-7705 |
www.kurahulanda.com
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Jewish
Cultural Historical Museum (Punda) |
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| Location: |
Hanchi
Snoa 29,
Punda |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
9:00 am - 11:00 am
2;30 - 4:45 |
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The
museum is behind the Mikve Isreal, Emanuel Synagogue,
one of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere
(since 1651).
The museum displays religious artefacts of the first Jewish
community in the Caribbean area, like the Torah scrolls
and the Hanuhah lamps. The museum is in down town Punda.
| Tel: |
461-1633 |
Fax: |
461-4141 |
www.snoa.com
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Fort
Church Museum (Punda) |
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| Location: |
Fort
Amsterdam,
Punda |
| Open: |
Mon-
Fri
9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
| Admission: |
Ang.
7,- / $ 4.00 |
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The
museum situated in the centre of Punda in the historical
Fort Church dates back to 1769. It was built within the
walls of Fort Amsterdam (1635). The museum has a small
but impressive collection of artefacts from the Dutch
protestant church community.
Old maps and antique silver chalices are part of the collection.
| Tel: |
461-1139 |
Fax: |
461-7481 |
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Curaçao
Museum (Otrobanda) |
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| Location: |
Van
Leeuwenhoekstraat ,
Mundo Nobo |
| Open: |
Mon-
Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Admission: |
Ang.
3,- / $ 1,75 |
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The
museum in a historical mansion west of Otrobanda displays
modern artwork.
A permanent collection reveals art made by well-known
local artists. The rooms in the museum are decorated in
18th century style.
You can also look at objects made by the native inhabitants,
the Indians and accompanied by explanatory texts. Others
feel themselves completely at home in the garden where
the first plane that ever landed in Curaçao is
standing.
| Tel: |
462-3873 |
Fax: |
462-3777 |
curmuseum@yahoo.com
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Numismatic
Museum (Punda) |
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| Location: |
De
Rouvilleweg 7,
Otrabanda |
| Open: |
Mon-
Fri
8:30 am - 11:30 am
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wed
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
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This
relatively small museum has a unique collection of rare
coins that circulated in the region. A few costly gemstones
from a private collection can also be admired here.
| Tel: |
434-5500 |
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info@centralbank.an
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Postal
Museum (Punda) |
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| Location: |
Kaya
Tony Prince,
Punda |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
10:00 am - 2:00 noon |
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The
museum exhibits a permanent collection of stamps from
the Netherlands Antilles and other countries. A number
of mail related objects and artefacts from former times
can also be admired. You can look at an exhibit of special
stamps from different other countries. The museum is located
in an old city alley in the oldest building of Punda.
| Tel: |
465-8010 |
Fax: |
465-1176 |
www.philantilles.com |
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Octagon
Avila Beach Hotel (Pietermaai) |
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| Location: |
Penstraat
100 ,
Punda |
| Open: |
Mon
/ Wed / Sat
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Fri
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Admission: |
Ang.
5,- / $ 3.00 |
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The
Octagon, also called the Simon Bolivar Sanctuary, is an
old building completely restored to its original state.
The freedom fighter of Venezuela and its surroundings,
Simon Bolivar, often stayed with his family in the octagon
in the early years of the revolution against Spain. The
museum serves as a symbol of the island’s bond with
Venezuela and the liberator, Simon Bolivar.
| Tel: |
461-4377 |
Fax: |
461-1582 |
www.avilahotel.com
info@avilahotel.com |
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Landhuis
Bloemhof |
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| Location: |
Santa
Rosaweg 6,
Mahaai |
| Open: |
Mon-
Fri
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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This
mansion is one of the island’s well-preserved heritage.
Visitors can see a combination of art, culture, and the
history of the island. Different events and exhibitions
are organized in the cultural area.
The architecture of the building is also very interesting.
The rooms are furnished with antique furniture. Small
groups can make an appointment to participate in a guided
tour through the mansion.
| Tel: |
737-5775 |
Fax: |
737-6240 |
www.bloemhof.an |
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Landhuis
Rooi Catootje |
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| Location: |
LandhuisRooi
Katootje,
Rooi Katootje |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
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Landhuis
Rooi Catootje dates back to 1800. Its has been restored
completely and now serves as a museum. The unique Monqui
Maduro Library can be visited in this museum, consisting
of books, newspapers, documents, historical papers and
photos. Your will also find restored furniture and other
antiques.
| Tel: |
737-5119 |
Fax: |
737-6875 |
www.madurolibrary.org
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Landhuis
Brievengat |
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| Location: |
Brievengat,
near Industrial Park Brievengat |
| Open: |
Mon-
Fri
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
3 :00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Admission: |
Ang.
2,-/$ 2.00 |
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In
this restored mansion, which dates back to the 18th century,
a museum has been constructed consisting of furniture
and objects from the past. As you walk through the rooms
of the mansion, you will get the feeling that you are
in the eighteenth century.
| Tel: |
737-8344 |
Fax: |
736-4096 |
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Savonet
Museum |
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| Location: |
Road
to Westpoint |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
7 :30am - 4:00 pm |
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At
the entrance of the Christoffel Park (western Curaçao)
a small museum has been set up. It is situated in a former
depot in Landhuis Savonet, the oldest mansion on the island
(17th century). In the museum stories can be read and
artefacts seen of former times as far as the period of
the formation of the island. It is nice to make an intermediate
stop here on you way to Westpunt.
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Landhuis
Kenepa |
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| Location: |
Weg
naar Santa Cruz |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
9:00am - 4:00 pm |
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Landhuis
Kenepa is one of the greatest mansions on the island.
You can walk around at ease in the mansion, which is furnished
antiquely. You can visit the small exhibition of the inhabitants
of the Knip area from prehistoric times until now. The
mansion is situated completely west of the island near
to Knip beach.
| Tel: |
465-2327 |
Fax: |
461-9512 |
www.madurolibrary.org
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Telemuseum
(Punda) |
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| Location: |
Van
Brandstofstraat7,
Scharloo |
| Open: |
Mon-
Sat
9:00am - 4:00 pm |
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This
relatively small museum is located in one of the most
beautiful old buildings in the hart of Punda. The permanent
exhibition gives an overview of the developments in the
area of telecommunication, from the introduction of the
telephone to the newest inventions such as fibre optics.
| Tel: |
465-2844 |
Fax: |
889-0760 |
j.allee@uts.an
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Watch "Nos Tesoro" an
arts program presented by Dhaddy Brokke on
local channet 8.
Every saterday, 7 pm. |
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