Historical Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad

Name: Historical Museum of Aruba
Address: Oranjestad, Aruba

#7 among attractions in Oranjestad

Museum, History museum

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The Historical Museum of Aruba is a historical museum in the city of Oranjestad in Aruba. It explains the history of the island and its inhabitants, in rural and urban areas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°31'4"N, 70°2'9"W

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Historical Museum of Aruba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Numismatic Museum of Aruba, National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Fort Zoutman, Surfside Beach.

~1850 ftNW
Museum
Numismatic Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oranjestad, Aruba's vibrant capital, the Numismatic Museum of Aruba offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of the island's monetary history. This specialized museum is a treasure trove for coin enthusiasts and history buffs alike...
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Archaeological museum
National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Oranjestad
8 min walk • The National Archaeological Museum Aruba is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Oranjestad, the vibrant capital city of Aruba. This museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the island's rich historical tapestry, stretching from its earliest indigenous peoples to the...
~0 ftN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad
1 min walk • Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Originally built in 1798 by African slaves, with materials provided by the Amerindians, who performed Statute Labour or corvée for the Dutch West India Company, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba, and...
0.7 miSE
12°30'35"N • 70°1'48"W
Surfside Beach, Oranjestad
18 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
0.4 miW
Harbor
Paardenbaai, Oranjestad
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1.2 miS
12°30'4"N • 70°1'47"W
Flamingo Beach, Oranjestad
31 min walk • Beach
~680 ftNW
Museum
Protestant Church, Oranjestad
4 min walk • The Protestant Church is a church of the Dutch Reformed and Lutheran community in Oranjestad, Aruba. The church is not an official member of any international church organisation. The old church dates from 1846. In 1950, a new church was constructed next to the old church.
1.3 miSE
12°30'2"N • 70°1'43"W
Iguana Beach
33 min walk • Beach
0.5 miSE
Jewish synagogue open to visitors
Beth Israel Synagogue, Oranjestad
13 min walk • Beth Israel Synagogue is the synagogue of the Aruban Jewish community, located in Oranjestad, Aruba. Beth Israel Synagogue is an independent congregation with a liberal style similar to Reform Judaism or Conservative Judaism.
~1220 ftW
12°31'8"N • 70°2'20"W
Atlantis Submarines Aruba, Oranjestad
6 min walk • Tours, Outdoor activities, Water park
0.5 miSE
Library
National Library of Aruba, Oranjestad
12 min walk • The National Library of Aruba is the main library of Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad and holds more than 100,000 volumes. BNA serves as both the national and the public library of Aruba.

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Which popular attractions are close to Historical Museum of Aruba?

Nearby attractions include Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad (1 min walk), Aruba Cosecha, Oranjestad (3 min walk), Protestant Church, Oranjestad (4 min walk), Wilhelmina Park, Oranjestad (4 min walk).

How to get to Historical Museum of Aruba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historical Museum of Aruba:

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Arubus Station (10 min walk)
Arubus (11 min walk)