City: Willemstad
Top Things to do in Willemstad
Things to do in Willemstad, Curacao: The Best Art Galleries
The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
Restaurants in Willemstad
1. Evelien Sipkes Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Private Chef services, art studio and home gallery. Ceramics, jewelry and wearable art, objects and wall pieces. Workshops on demand with or without homemade lunch. 'Artertainment': a short artistic introduction or demonstration, followed by a delicious home made high tea or happy hour on my terrace. Private dining on my terrace. Table d'hôte: ask when! You can visit my studio on appointment.
2. Yubi Kirindongo Museum
3. Landhuis Bloemhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Curacao Art – History – Nature . ART : Throughout many generations Landhuis Bloemhof has become a vibrant meeting place for all art lovers. The legacy of Shon May Henriquez, a pioneer in the Curacao Art scene, who made way for many local artists , is well preserved through her frozen in time sculpture studio and also in our inspiring library and contemporary art exhibitions by local and foreign artists . On the premises you can visit the open air studio of Hortence Brouwn , a local sculptor . Art will surround you, as you wander around the premises. CATHEDRAL OF THORNS : You can also experience the unique Cathedral of Thorns by Herman van Bergen, a monumental artwork recommended by National Geographic Intelligent Travel. HISTORY : The Bloemhof estate dates back to 1735. At Bloemhof you will find traces of our different nationalities and how they have influenced our culture, our history and Curacao's Art scene. NATURE : Enjoy a walk through 18 acres of ‘Mondi’, in our natural park .
Reviewed By WanderingRabbi - New Brunswick, United States
Owned by a wealthy Sephardic family whose beautiful pictures are in the library, this art installation features the amazing Cathedral of Thorns by Herman Van Bergen- he's usually around and happy to discuss his vision and work. Also- don't miss the on-site 10 Restaurant and chat with the friendly owner-operator about life on Curacao!
4. Gallery Alma Blou
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Gallery Alma Blou in Landhuis Habaai is the oldest and largest art gallery on Curaçao, featuring the island's most exquisite artwork.
Reviewed By E4825GCrobins
Charming and friendly helpful staff. Wonderful collection of art, paintings and sculptures from local artists. We very much enjoyed this gallery, many memorable unique sculptures and paintings that were stunning and unique.
5. Lionfish Caribbean
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Learn about the invasive Lionfish! Watch people make amazing jewelry from Lionfish Bring home awesome souvenirs, handmade Small but Educational * Fun * Unique
Reviewed By Tomoonifly - Rancho Murieta, United States
My wife and I have been spearing the invasive lionfish throughout the Caribbean and US for several years. Lionfish are doing incredible damage to the marine ecosystem by gorging on small reef fish, and it’s a never ending battle to control their numbers. So I was excited to meet Lisette at Lionfish Caribbean, who according to all the locals, has done more to control lionfish numbers than anyone on the island. So maybe her small shop is more of an educational center than a museum, however it’s well worth a visit and her jewelry, which you can see being made, is very tasteful.
6. Gallery 86
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
Houses original paintings, sculptures, & ceramics by many well-known artists from Antilles, Netherlands, & throughout Caribbean.
