Point of interest
Museo Historico Aruba
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Tips from locals
Anouk
November 14, 2019
The Historical Museum of Aruba is housed inside the oldest building on the island, the Fort Zoutman, which was built in 1798. Here, you will find information about Aruba during the Spanish and Dutch period. You can also climb up the Willem III Tower. Check there're website for more information
Zaida
January 3, 2019
Every Tuesday, the museum converts in a venue offering cultural experience. Folkloric music, carnival music, local food and artistic performances are part of a cultural night. Visit this spot to know more about the diverse Aruban culture. You will be welcome to the sound of the carnival brass band.
Gilberto
February 26, 2018
Know more about the history of Aruba. Located in Oranjestad between the main street of downtown and the L.G. Smith Boulevard that connects downtown to the hotel and shopping areas of the island.
Solar
February 7, 2016
"Bon bini" show every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m, entrance is only $5. This weekly folkloric music & dance festival is the perfect introduction to the warmth and hospitality of Aruba’s people.
Mentor
July 25, 2022
Fort Zoutman Visit the oldest existing building in Oranjestad, built in 1796 to protect the coast. The fort took two years to be built and was completed in 1798 and named after the Dutch Admiral Johan Arnold Zoutman, who never set foot on Aruban soil, but defeated the English in the North Sea. The Willem III Tower next to the fort, which today serves as the entrance to the fort, was built in 1868 and served as both a lighthouse and a clock tower. In 1963, after 95 years, the light in the tower was extinguished. For many of our guests, Fort Zoutman Historical Museum is a first introduction to the history of Aruba. Every Tuesday evening, everyone is invited to come to Fort Zoutman for the welcome party on our island or, as we call it, the Bon Bini Festival from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, to celebrate the island's culture and history.
Fort Zoutman Visit the oldest existing building in Oranjestad, built in 1796 to protect the coast. The fort took two years to be built and was completed in 1798 and named after the Dutch Admiral Johan Arnold Zoutman, who never set foot on Aruban soil, but defeated the English in the North Sea. The W…
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Zoutmanstraat
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