Nice, small museum located just steps off the beach. We stopped here to kill a few minutes waiting on dinner reservations and I'm glad we did. The guides were very informative and the presentation of the relics was great. The climb up the tower was worth the price of admission. Good views of Aruba for some good pictures. As a bonus, I was in the tower on the hour and got to see the intricate clock mechanism ring the bell.

It's temporary close, and the information boards are badly maintained. You can't learn anything from any of these boards. What you can do is, take a photo then leave.

This little museum which is located in a historical fort at the end of the seafront promenade is well worthwhile for the wealth of information given about how Aruba developed into what it is today and also about the making of Panama hats for the workers of the Panama Canal, the hats were actually made in Aruba but the name became synonymous with panama after the building of the canal. It’s a beautiful and serene place away from the bustle of the duty free shops and faces the gorgeous queen wilhelmina Park.

The Willem III Tower (1868) at Oranjestad, Aruba, served as the west entrance to Fort Zoutman (1798) and also functioned as a lighthouse until 1963. The fort is the oldest building on Aruba, constructed by African slaves. It repelled a British attack in 1799 during the Napoleonic Wars.

...Historischer Ort, der zu seiner Zeit eine Festung war. Der Bau ist 150 Jahre alt. Der noch vorhandene Glockenturm kann bestiegen werden. Von hier oben schöne Aussicht auf einen Teil der Stadt....2o16

We happened to visit on a Tuesday when they had a Bon Bini Festival. We learned about the history of Aruba. We got to enjoy the performance of traditional music and dance. The performers were wonderful and talented.

We visited this performance on our 1st visit here and LOVED it!!! You will not be disappointed. Host Beachlama is awesome, dancers are great and the energy and atmosphere are so joyful. This is a family friendly event so even when they pick guest out of the crowd to participate its so fun!

The entrance fee is kind of expensive for what you see ($15). Althought the climbing to the top of the fortress is fun and scary, not everyone can fit on those tiny ladders.

Beautiful view from the top of the tower (slightly scary to climb up...a series of ladders not recommended in flip flops) you can see large portion of Oranjestad from the top. The rest of the fort contains a history museum about the island and some neat photographs from before it was very populated. It was my understanding that it is free, but they do charge $5 USD to enter.

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Although Aruba is a very small Island, I'm proud we have such a beautiful Archeologic Museum. Facility for disable people, spacious and modern floors. Very friendly amployee's who are there to assist you. 💛👍👍

Great spot to get a taste of history of the Island. Essentially the first fort built on the island. The tower provides panoramic views of the Island. The tower is not accessible for those with mobility challenges but if you are able...its worth the climb. The rest of the facility is accessible .

Very cool! They explained the history of the area and entertained with dances and music. I enjoyed this.

Fun little museum for $5. I read everything and it took only 45 minutes, so a little sparse. However, what was there was interesting. The history is on a bunch of plaques, so be ready to read if you go. Good view from the top of the tower.

Excellent museum. Small collection showing how Arubians used to practice a trade, especially that of weaving straw hats that Aruba exported to Europe and USA. I definitely suggest to climb up the bell tower with unique views of the harbour area and the parliament building.

It was the first light house in Aruba and a fort. The light house was built in 1886.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place, excellent attention, with great possibility to take very good pictures. (Original) Maravilloso lugar, excelente atención, con gran posibilidad de tomar muy buenas fotos.

Beautiful pieces and amazing view. If you have an hour go check it out. If you are capable, definitely go up the tower. Staff is very friendly.

This place was interesting enough for history types or if you have some extra time on your vacation/cruise but honestly not worth the cab ride. Very small and not much about the history of the island or military. Mostly about weaving and how it was their original export (interesting but hardly museum worthy). Neat little local artist display in the back as well. Saving grace is the bell tower that you can climb and see a few good sites from up high but stairs are super narrow for the less athletically inclinded. Current cost to get in is $5USD.

My wife and I spent a few hours here after we were done eating and walking around in the area. We head some steel drum music playing so we went over there and watched the performance of the local culture and the music.

Might have been nice. Was closed because of covid

It's an alright beach as far as carribbean beaches go. Lots of rocks and seaweed, with not a ton of beach. The nice thing is it is a quieter beach so finding a spot is not hard at all. We went during a busy time in December and never had an issue. The water temperature was wonderful. It is a little quieter here to since there are not businesses (other than the resort suites) right on the beach.

(Translated by Google) Good beach (Original) Buena Beach

Great spot to learn more about the local history and the downtown area of Aruba

Very well done.

Awesome venue for history telling. Totally enjoyed this evening experience. The music, dance and dancers, the narration of Aruban history; all was an excellent experience.

Really great experience! Wonderful show and nice to learn about the history of Aruba and to see it acted out. The service was great, the food was good and the Master of Ceremony was outstanding!

Very small but nice view from the tower.

You can learn more about the history of Aruba and the 'Bon Bini festival' every Tuesday evening, beginning at 7 o'clock is CERTAINLY worth going to it

Great historical museum.

Cool view from the tower but I could use more info on the history of the place than what was provided.

Beautiful place, great for a family photo.

(Translated by Google) A MUST on an ARUBA visit (Original) Ein MUSS bei einem ARUBA Besuch

Its closed until further notice.. we found out via a note on the door.

(Translated by Google) Too bad it started to rain !!! (Original) Jammer dat het begon te regenen!!!

(Translated by Google) Fort Zoutman. A historical museum on.Aruba. Not only to visit, but also a location to hold parties. When you enter, you see placards of prominent people who have visited the fort, but the letters are blurred or gone in some places. Repair this or remove it. It immediately gives me the feeling of faded glory. That what Aruba can show in history, is what it does here, among other things. It's okay. (Original) Fort Zoutman. Een historisch museum op.Aruba. Niet alleen om te bezoeken, maar ook een locatie om feesten te houden. Als je binnenkomt, zie je plakkaten van vooraanstaande mensen die het fort hebben bezocht, maar de letters zijn op sommige plekken vervaagd of weg. Herstel dit of haal het weg. Het geeft mij meteen het gevoel van vergane glorie. Dat wát Aruba aan geschiedenis kan tonen, doét het o.a. hier. Het is oké.

History of Aruba

Very beautiful and professional

(Translated by Google) Homesickness (Original) Heimwee

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

(Translated by Google) Ta a historic place and bon pa visit (Original) Ta un luga historico y bon pa visita

(Translated by Google) Simple, but historic (Original) Eenvoudig, maar wel historisch

Awesome! Definitely worth checking out! Make sure you climb the tower

(Translated by Google) Hopi nice (Original) Hopi leuk

(Translated by Google) Very easy to reach (Original) Muy fácil llegar

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante

(Translated by Google) Nice cultural evening about aruba (Original) Mooie culturele avond over aruba

(Translated by Google) I recommend (Original) Recomiendo

(Translated by Google) Very small museum without very attractive and without much description about its items. There are more interesting attractions to visit. (Original) Museu muito pequeno sem muito atrativos e sem muita descrição sobre os seus ítens. Existem atrativos mais interessantes para serem visitados.

(Translated by Google) There is nothing to do there (Original) אין מה לעשות שם

Great historical place to visit

Attended the Bon Bini festival. A nice show introducing the history, folklore, and culture of the island with audience participation. Is outdoors in the forts gated courtyard. $10 per person. Not clearly advertised from the exterior of the fort, we had to inquire about the correct location.

(Translated by Google) In his 35 years of the museum! (Original) En sus 35 años del museo!

(Translated by Google) This place is located in the center of aruba (Original) Este lugar esta ubicado en el centro de aruba

good to connect and understand the culture and history of your vacation location. the climb to the top was steel, but the view was worth it.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful site (Original) Sitio hermoso

Nice

(Translated by Google) You can walk and enjoy with tranquility the view is beautiful (Original) Puedes caminar y disfrutar con toda tranquilidad la vista es bella

Fortress in the heart of Oranjestad, Aruba.

Great for tourist

Dutch fortification, the oldest structure that remain on the Island. Inside a small museum

(Translated by Google) Aruba Historic Site, its Before and After. A site that you cannot stop See in your sight. (Original) Sitio histórico de Aruba , su Antes y después. Un sitio que no puedes dejar de Ver en tu vista.

Simply amazing!

Excellent place to rest. There is a food market near.

Nice small beach area. Warm clean and clear water. White powder sand. Links to other beaches. A must see when in Aruba

It’s a nice and quiet place to enjoy sunset.

The sands were clean, soft and white. The waves caused a deep drop off making it hard to go into the water. A lot of broken coral and rocks. Wear water shoes.

Wonderful white sand. Some rocks. But heaven!

Nice beach, just make sure you wear your water shoes.

Beautiful beach. Clear, blue water and soft sand. A tranquil and quite beach.

Beautiful calm clear water

(Translated by Google) Nice beaches, full of paid lounge chairs (Original) Lindas playas, lleno de reposeras pagas

(Translated by Google) Fine beaches chalky sand drinkable tap water = paradise (Original) Fina stränder kritvit sand drickbart kranvatten = paradiset

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place (Original) Ett underbart ställe

Beautiful beach

My vacation place every year.

(Translated by Google) Inexplicable, you just have to be there to understand the beauty of the place .. (Original) Inexplicable, solo hay que estar ahí para entender la belleza del lugar..

Awesome place

(Translated by Google) I loved it, excellent beach (Original) me ha encantado , exelente playa

Beautiful beach

Awesome

Amazing

This is a place I like to call my home away from home. Best kept secret is the tamarind.

Nice !

Very clean beach

Fun place

(Translated by Google) ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN ARUBA (Original) UNAS DE LAS MEJORES PLAYAS DE ARUBA

(Translated by Google) Excellent lucar (Original) Exelente lucar

Mg

Beautiful beach.great place to relax!

(Translated by Google) A very clean and beautiful place (Original) Un lugar muy limpio y hermoso

(Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Meravigliosa

(Translated by Google) Nice place but there are the rocks, for a bathroom you have to move 30 40 meters nice place (Original) Posto bello ma ci sono gli scogli, per un bagno devi spostarti di 30 40 metri posto carino

Excellent

Very nice

(Translated by Google) It has many stones when entering (Original) Tiene muchas piedras al entrar

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to relax (Original) Hermoso lugar para relax

(Translated by Google) A beautiful sunset (Original) Un lindo atardecer

Beautiful sand and trade winds.

Great soft sand.

Relaxing

Great beachs

Great beach! Take a hat.

(Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encantó

Water and beach out our door.

One of many beautiful beaches in Aruba.

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Quick picture spot while visiting Aruba

Interesting place to visit but be careful to check hours