Sint Maarten National Heritage Foundation & Museum — Attraction in Philipsburg

Interesting artifacts, but they are on the second floor - no elevator. This place is not suitable for people with walking disabilities or wheelchair. Maybe things will change in the future because the top floor of the museum was completely destroyed by the hurricane in 2017. I do not know if there is a washroom. The main floor has a small gift shop. As for the opening hours, take your chances as we read it would open at 10 am and the lady opened the doors for us at quarter after 11am. The museum is located on an alley off front Street. How is numbering on the street as a little weird. Do not hesitate to ask a store owner or one of the locals for directions. People are very friendly here. The museum is rather small and consists of two rooms, one larger and one smaller. Entrance is free but you can always but a few dollars in the...

Lovely little museum with historical and cultural artifacts spanning centuries. Entry is free, donations are welcome. Definitely worth stopping to learn about the expansive and multicultural history of the island starting with the settlement of the Arawak, to the Dutch colonialism in response to the war with Spain, the slave trade, salt mining and sugar plantations, resilience in the face of hurricanes, entrepreneurship, artisan ship, and the current ecology. Take your time, talk with the...

It was so great to find a museum in Saint Martin to explain some of this history and culture of this amazing island. The museum is a little hard to find but call them and they will help you find it. I highly recommend it if you want to learn more about the island, culture and history. It is well run with lots of exhibits you can walk through and read at your own place....