Museums in Aruba

Historical Museum

Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower, Oranjestad.

Situated in the oldest building in Aruba, Fort Zoutman and Willem 111 Tower, the historical museum offers a fascinating collection of articles from the islands' earliest times through early Spanish and Dutch periods, and onwards to present times.
Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is an entrance fee.

Numismatic Museum

Zuidstraat 27, Oranjestad.

30,000 historic coins from Aruba and around the world.
Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: www.museumaruba.org

Archaeological Museum

Zoutmanstraat 1, Oranjestad.

Located on Zoutmanstraat diagonally across from the bus stop in Oranjestad, this museum's five rooms exhibit giant earthen jars of which a few contain the remains of Aruba's original inhabitants. Also displayed in glass boxes with descriptions are ancient artifacts, pottery tools and art.
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: www.namaruba.org