National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Oranjestad (must see)
The National Archaeological Museum Aruba (NAMA) stands as a beacon celebrating over 5000 years of Amerindian culture on the island. In a landmark moment on July 26, 2009, the museum found its home in the beautifully restored former dwellings of the Ecury family, one of Aruba's most significant historic landmarks. The inauguration was graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, accompanied by an open-air show featuring artists from across the Kingdom.
NAMA boasts a collection of over 10,000 Amerindian artifacts spanning the Pre-Ceramic, Ceramic, and Historic Cultural Periods. The diverse array of artifacts includes pottery, shell, stone, bone, and glass, offering insights into Amerindian daily life, spirituality, and their extensive communication network connecting Aruba to Europe, Mexico, and central South America.
The archaeological staff at NAMA is actively involved in researching the collections, leading excavations, and preserving key heritage sites, including the remarkable cave paintings located in Arikok National Park.
The museum's 580 m2 permanent exhibition provides an exciting, interactive, and educational experience for residents and tourists alike.
Thematic experiences exploring Home Life, Artistic and Sacred Expression, Origins and Exchanges, and the Past in the Present bring Aruba's rich cultural heritage to life. Visitors are treated to reconstructed environments, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities that showcase Aruba's archaeological treasures. Themed exhibits, such as 'Rancho,' pay homage to the museum's neighborhood, offering diverse perspectives on Aruba's heritage.
NAMA boasts a collection of over 10,000 Amerindian artifacts spanning the Pre-Ceramic, Ceramic, and Historic Cultural Periods. The diverse array of artifacts includes pottery, shell, stone, bone, and glass, offering insights into Amerindian daily life, spirituality, and their extensive communication network connecting Aruba to Europe, Mexico, and central South America.
The archaeological staff at NAMA is actively involved in researching the collections, leading excavations, and preserving key heritage sites, including the remarkable cave paintings located in Arikok National Park.
The museum's 580 m2 permanent exhibition provides an exciting, interactive, and educational experience for residents and tourists alike.
Thematic experiences exploring Home Life, Artistic and Sacred Expression, Origins and Exchanges, and the Past in the Present bring Aruba's rich cultural heritage to life. Visitors are treated to reconstructed environments, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities that showcase Aruba's archaeological treasures. Themed exhibits, such as 'Rancho,' pay homage to the museum's neighborhood, offering diverse perspectives on Aruba's heritage.
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National Archaeological Museum Aruba on Map
Sight Name: National Archaeological Museum Aruba
Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Oranjestad, Aruba
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Oranjestad Introduction Walking Tour
Perched along the Dutch Caribbean Sea shore lies the picturesque capital of Aruba, Oranjestad. The locals still habitually refer to it as "Playa".
European settlers arrived on the island around 1754, establishing plantations along the coast. Urban development began around 1795-1796 as trade restrictions eased. Jewish settlers engaged in discreet smuggling from around 1796 chose Aruba... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
European settlers arrived on the island around 1754, establishing plantations along the coast. Urban development began around 1795-1796 as trade restrictions eased. Jewish settlers engaged in discreet smuggling from around 1796 chose Aruba... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles