National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Description: Housed in the beautifully restored former dwellings of the Ecury family, this fascinating museum highlights the island's Amerindian heritage. Pottery vessels, shell and stone tools, burial urns, and skulls and bones are among the 10,000 artifacts on display. A must for archaeology and history buffs. The adjacent lab is ground zero for the study of Aruba's archaeological treasures.
Location: Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad
Details: Free admission.
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am-2pm. Closed Mon
Web Site: http://www.namaruba.org/

Fort Zoutman Historical Museum and Willem III Tower

Description: During the 18th century, Oranjestad's harbor was menaced by pirates who raided horses and anything else of value. To defend the island, the Dutch erected Fort Zoutman in 1796. Aruba's oldest example of Dutch architecture, the bastion is situated on what was once the shoreline (landfill construction in 1930 altered the coastline). In 1867, Willem III Tower, named after the then-reigning Dutch monarch, was added. 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. Since 1992, the complex has housed the modest Museo Historico Arubano, which displays prehistoric Caiquetio artifacts and remnants from the Dutch colonial period. On Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 8:30pm, the museum hosts the Bon Bini Festival, a fair with local arts and crafts, food, music, and dance. Note that Fort Zoutman is currently closed to the public while being restored and is expected to reopen in 2027.
Location: Zoutmanstraat z/n, Oranjestad
Details: Admission fee is nominal
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm. Closed Sun

Cas di Cultura

Description: This architectural melding of futuristic and Caribbean tropical elements is Aruba's cultural center. Programs include film screenings, lectures, dance performances, folkloric shows, and art exhibits.
Location: Vondelaan 2 (at the traffic circle off L.G. Smith Blvd. between the airport and downtown Oranjestad).
Details: Event tickets for sale.
Web Site: http://www.casdicultura.aw/

Museum of Antiquities

Description: Louis XV Antiques & Curiosities can be found inside a complex built with antique building materials from the 17th century. The roof and the onion shaped towers in red copper house 23 showrooms of unusual items from Aruba and South America. While this feels like a museum you can also buy most of the items. Location: Tanki Leendert 158-G, Rococo Plaza, Paradera
Details: On the first Sunday of the month, local Aruban people sell their goods at a flea market. For information call : (297)741-5640
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 9am-1pm. Closed Sun

Museum of Industry

Description: Located inside the Water Tower in San Nicolas, this museum presents the history of gold, aloe, phosphate, oil and tourism through elaborate displays and multimedia installations. Location: Bernhardtstraat 164, San Nicolas
Details: For information call : (297) 584-7090
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Closed Sat and Sun

Aruba Aloe Museum Factory and Store

Description: The museum exhibits the 160 years-old history of Aruba's Aloe. Watch how farmers harvest the aloe gel using century old techniques. Take a tour when visiting the island and experience the Aruba Aloe difference. Tours given every 15 minutes in English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento.
Location: Pitastraat 115, Hato
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 8:30am-5pm. Closed Sun
Web Site: https://arubaaloe.com/pages/lookbook-factory-museum-tour