Museum of Antiquities Aruba, Eagle Beach

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The Museum of Antiquities Aruba is a museum in Paradera in the outskirts of Oranjestad in Aruba. The museum covers from the preceramic era to the 20th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°32'18"N, 70°0'49"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Numismatic Museum of Aruba, National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Casibari Rock Formations, Fort Zoutman.

2.1 miSW
Museum
Numismatic Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
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Museum, Archaeological museum
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1.3 miSE
Geologic formation, Park, View point
Casibari Rock Formations, Paradera
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2.1 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad
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2.4 miSW
Harbor
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0.7 miE
Church
St. Philomena's Church, Paradera
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1.9 miSE
Volcanic peak with island and sea views
Hooiberg, Oranjestad
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2 miNW
Church
St Ann's Church, Noord
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2.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Historical Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
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2 miSW
Museum
Protestant Church, Oranjestad
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2.1 miSW
Jewish synagogue open to visitors
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