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 island’s 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.
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.
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