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Fort Zoutman Historical MuseumvsNational Archaeological Museum Aruba
Both Historical Museum Fort Zoutman and National Archaeological Museum Aruba are praised by expert writers. Overall, National Archaeological Museum Aruba ranks significantly higher than Historical Museum Fort Zoutman. National Archaeological Museum Aruba is ranked #1 in Aruba with accolades from 5 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
Frommer's
Fodor's
Behind the government complex off L. G. Smith Blvd., Oranjestad, Aruba
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Frommer's "Over the years, the site has served as an aloe garden, jail, courthouse, junk room, and tax office. The fort was restored in 1974, the tower in 1983." Full review
Fodor's "One of the island's oldest edifices, Aruba's historic fort was built in 1796 and played an important role in skirmishes between British and Curaçao troops in 1803." Full review
National Archaeological Museum Aruba Frommer's Frommer's Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet Frommer's Fodor's
Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad, Aruba
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Frommer's "The museum is a perfect blend of old and new, featuring high-tech interactive exhibits to describe and display pottery, vessels, and shell and stone tools." Full review
Frommer's "Part historic home, part mansion, this modernized museum is a hidden gem in downtown Oranjestad, worth visiting even if you're just looking for a place to cool off. " Full review
Fodor's "This modern, air-conditioned museum showcases the island's beginnings right back to the indigenous Arawak people, including a vast collection of farm and domestic utensils." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Archaeological Museum of Aruba does a great job of curating artifacts, creating exhibits that trace the region's evolution, and teaching all visitors about the rich past of the Amerindian culture." Full review
Lonely Planet "The capital's newest museum is housed in the beautifully restored colonial-era Ecury Complex, home to a successful merchant family throughout the 20th century." Full review
Frommer's "Part historic home, part mansion, this modernized museum is a hidden gem in downtown Oranjestad, worth visiting even if you're just looking for a place to cool off" Full review
Fodor's "An ultra-modern museum with interactive exhibits showcasing over 5,000 years of Amerindian culture and Aruba’s ties to it. More than 10,000 artifacts are on display" Full review
