Museo Histórico Aruba — Attraction in Oranjestad (city)

The Museo Histórico Aruba, housed within the impressive Fort Zoutman, offers visitors a captivating glimpse into Aruba's rich cultural heritage. One of the highlights of a visit to this museum is the opportunity to experience the Bon Bini Festival, which takes place every Tuesday evening.

For just $15 per person, you can immerse yourself in the island's vibrant traditions and customs through a live performance featuring local music, dance, and song. The festival is a true celebration of Aruban culture, with a lively band and talented dancers transporting you to the heart of the island's festive spirit.

The grand finale of the Bon Bini Festival is an impressive Carnival experience, complete with a boisterous brass band and a dazzling display of colorful costumes. This unexpected and delightful culmination of the evening leaves a lasting impression, making you feel truly welcomed and embraced as part of the Aruban community.

In addition to the captivating cultural experiences, the museum itself is well worth a visit. The air-conditioned galleries provide a refreshing respite from the tropical heat, allowing you to explore the exhibits that chronicle Aruba's fascinating history and heritage.

Whether you're seeking an authentic cultural immersion or a deeper understanding of the island's past, the Museo Histórico Aruba, with its Bon Bini Festival and informative exhibits, is a must-visit destination during your Aruban adventure. Be sure to mark your calendar and join in the celebration of Aruba's vibrant traditions and...

For the price ($15 USD cash) I would not recommend visiting. The museum consists of a neat building structure with small wood fire kitchen exhibit, 2 room exhibit area, stage area, concession area, and clock tower. It took us about 30-60 mins to view the museum. While the artifacts were interesting, more placards would be helpful to understand the historical significance. The area regarding hat weaving had great descriptions. The trek up the clock tower was a fun little adventure up several stairs/ ladders. The 360 deg view from the top was beautiful at sunset. On Tuesday’s they stay open later and have performances, but we didn’t stay for it. For the cost and based on the museum description online, I would try the National Archaeological Museum of...

We strolled past this historical landmark on our way to Yemaja (lovely restaurant) and paused to appreciate the small, brown and white, iconic bell tower.

It was hard to miss! We stopped to take a photo. Perhaps it was the harsh and unrelenting salty winds of Aruba, perhaps it was the evening sky but the building looked tired to me.

It's a very distinctive building that helps serve as a guide point in an otherwise confusing maze of streets that are difficult to navigate. we found ourselves passing by it two nights later on our way to get Italy in the world, another hidden gem of...