08 Curacao and Maritime Museums
In the Otrabanda region of Willemstad is the Curacao museum. The colonial-style building used to be a hospital. Founded in 1848, its exhibits include pre-Columbian Native artefacts as well as pre- and post-abolition exhibitions. With the arrival of the Spanish in 1499, Curacao became a hub for seafaring vessels. The Maritime Museum traces this history through posters and well-preserved renderings for visitors to see. Both museums are open for guided tours from Monday through Saturday, and tend to have varied schedules depending on cruise seasons.
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