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.
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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.
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Imagine a place where your children are encouraged to touch, manipulate and investigate everything they see. Children's Museum Curacao is such a place! Explore the 11 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibit zones that are ideal for children from ages 1 to 10 and their families. Build structures, create artworks, enjoy water activities or discover the woods behind the museum. There is sure to be something for every family member, including parents who will definitely find their inner child during the visit. Children's Museum Curaçao is centrally located on the island at Rooi Catootje 1 near Zuikertuintje Mall. Throughout the year the museum offers special programs and events.
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Since 1965 the islanders have been organizing motorsport. Whether it's Hillclimbs at Nieuwpoort, Rally's, International Drag Racing and Go-Karting competition, we've been able to curate a sample of how it used to be back in the day, almost entirely out of original artifacts. There's also an exhibition dedicated to modern drag racing, such as Mountain Motor Pro Stock and the like.
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The Museum of Natural History Curacao, a brand new museum concept visualizing the stories of nature on our island. Full exhibition about the geological history of Curacao with all the interesting titbits about our rock formations and fossils, an extensive shell collection, nature photo exhibit,temporary exhibitions and science updates.
We were very interested in visiting this brand new museum next to gallery Bloemhof. It surpassed our expectations! We got a private tour from the owners and their adorable daughter. The owner is a geologist who gave an enthusiastic and interesting explanation of Curacao’s geological formation accompanied with plenty visual examples which included a large collection of interesting rocks and beautiful shells as well. His wife is an accomplished photographer who displayed her work in one of the rooms of the museum. We ended up buying two of her pictures. We highly recommend this museum!
4.5 based on 629 reviews
The Western Hemisphere's oldest synagogue in continuous use was founded in 1651 by 12 families from Amsterdam.
Oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, it is Sephardic and has sand covered floors. Attached museum is well worth the $10pp, we spent 2 hours there, definitely the best museum in Curacao that we visited. The congregation welcomes visitors for Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday.
4.5 based on 79 reviews
This country house is open to all as a museum, bar and simple restaurant.
Our guide, Florence, was very informative and explained everything very well in both English & Spanish! The history here in Curaçao is plenty and this outdoor-oriented museum does a great job demonstrating what life was like back in the day for rural curaçao. Highly recommend. Takes about 35-45 minutes.
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Amazing history in this little island and very well-presented in the museum. Don't miss the George Maduro video. Definitely worth the entrance fee.
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Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.
This is a must see museum located in Willemstad There is many many artifacts from before BC Middle eastern artifacts and artifacts from the slave trade that used curaçao as a main buy and sell location The slave trade history is told through documents photos and artifacts This museum will leave you with true look at history They also have a wonderful statue garden
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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 .
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!
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