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Museum of Industry

Tourist attraction Local history museum

👍👍 This museum is set inside an old water tank which is just the start of the fantastic and superb tour... It's 5 entry fee that can be paid with cash or card. The museum is carefully and well set out for a historical/ chronological walk through Aruba's history which is a quite interesting story of pro... People often mention museum, Aruba, history, tour, island, visit, guide, interesting, small, people,


Address

Water Toren, Torenstraat, San Nicolas, Aruba

Website

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Contact

+297 584 7090

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (109 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 CandiceMarisaZaniva R. 4 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    This museum is set inside an old water tank which is just the start of the fantastic and superb tour... It's 5 entry fee that can be paid with cash or card. The museum is carefully and well set out for a historical/ chronological walk through Aruba's history which is a quite interesting story of prosperous ups and to me suspicious downs. It gives a beautiful display of the diversity and harmony that exists on the island. My tour was conducted by an extremely knowledgeable and polite guide ( I have no idea why his name slips me) who was answered all questions with enthusiasm. The tour ends in a theatre like room for tales from Arubans of older times I think the museum is a must see! We simply took a bus down from Oranjestad 2.50 and walked about 5 minutes in an easterly direction! You can see the tour from the bus park.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lativa M. 4 years ago on Google • 27 reviews
    After hearing interesting stories of the museum of industry I thought it was about time to pay it a visit. We made it a 5 galls Sanicolas visit my island kind of day. Entering the water tower felt like old met new. We were greeted by Edward who gave us a private tour. He knew a lot for sure, he took us back in time when Aruba as a tiny island was making a name for itself. He was very passionate about his work, was interactive with the group, answered our questions and we learned a lot of our island. They had beautiful pictures, old tools, maps and a nice timeline in the story! All by all, a very interesting museum, lots of valuable information, with a modern touch situated in a very beautiful old building. Worth the visit!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sinthya R. 5 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    A museum with the history of industrial development on Aruba. Close to the Nicolaas Store and art in the center of San Nicolaas.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeffery H. 11 months ago on Google • 511 reviews
    A small collection of artifacts and storyboards that make up an informative history of Aruba. Tower was closed the day of my visit. Admission $5

  • 5/5 Geoff W. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    My wife and I were told that the Museum of Industry was the only museum open in San Nicolas by the Visitor Center attendant on Monday. We had a very informative tour and the manager answered all of my ridiculous questions with grace and patience. Clean bathroom, refreshing air conditioning. Worth the $5 entrance if you're wandering around looking at murals on a hot day. I particularly loved the upstairs stories shared by old timers. Very unique experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne P. 1 year ago on Google
    A cool way to learn about the History of Aruba. It is an interesting Museum for young and old.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kammanta 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    It's a MUST see for all tourists and visitors of Aruba! Far away of high rise and low rise hotel area you'll get the pure Aruba feeling. San Nicolaas is a beautiful city which a lot of impressive house paintings! The museum it self is separated into two floors, downstairs you'll get detailed information about the different types of industry, which have influenced Aruba until today. Upstairs you'll get into a circular cinema with different TVs, where you'll hear six people and their stories about the development of Aruba. Make sure to change your seats during the presentation, to get the feeling of being face to face with them. After the tour through the museum, we had a very interesting and informative talk with one of the people, who work there, about our impression of Aruba and how we thought about Aruba, before we came here! All in all, a fabulous museum and a great way of bringing the story of Aruba to the visitors!! Mashi Danki from your german visitors!:-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Harold B. 6 years ago on Google
    Museum of Industry
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jim H. 5 years ago on Google
    A detailed history of the island of Aruba, the industry that has shaped it over the last century as well as the path going forward. Exhibits highlight the path from remote Outpost, to the gold Rush, the fertilizer exploitation, the aloe industry to today's tourism based economy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chogogo Tours A. 5 years ago on Google
    A must see when visiting Aruba
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Analia R. 5 years ago on Google
    Tour guide was very knowledgeable and send of a positive vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine C. 5 years ago on Google
    They told you all the history of Aruba's in this year was very informative I
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ross B. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved learning the history of the island and the origins of it's multiculturalism!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting site, allows to know a little the history of Aruba and economic development. Well taken and well attended very friendly not suitable for people with reduced mobility (Original) Un sitio muy interesante, permite conocer un poco la historia de Aruba y el desarrollo económico. Bien tenido y bien atendido muy amables no apto para personas con movilidad reducida
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Junior D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very beautifull museum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin P. 4 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of Aruban history. It is a small museum, but we were there for over an hour, as our guide gave a fascinating tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henk A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum to discover the history of Aruba. Very educational for both young and old. (Original) Leuk museum om de geschiedenis van Aruba te ontdekken. Zeer leerzaam zowel voor jong als voor oud.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SAY W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great tour. Learned a lot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R3dBearRacoonGuy 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gustavo f. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting explanation interesting the history of Aruba (Original) Interesante explicación interesante la historia de Aruba
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SupaVlaai 6 years ago on Google
    Nice museum, nice telling of Aruban history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maureen O. 5 years ago on Google
    My husband and I were greeted by a beautiful lady (Ms Naomi), she is one of the museum's curators. We learned how the small island of Aruba took advantage of its natural resources to become a thriving economic force in the Caribbean. Naomi (the curator) is a good story teller and she is very open to answering questions - my husband and I asked a lot of questions. Yes, the museum may be small, but I highly recommend taking a tour and learning all you can about the island from the museum's curators. We learned a lot about the history and people of this small island country. After visiting the museum, I was full of admiration for this country, its leadership, and its people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ayla 1 month ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    Tracy was amazing. I’m so thankful we had her as our guide! Highly recommend checking this place out. Very special experience. Thank you Tracy!

  • 4/5 Monica B. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Very nice, small museum in a monument. If you read everything, it'll take around 30 minutes. I'd only wish to see more elaboration on new developments in the industries and updates on the green goals. The guides are very friendly and jovial. Be mindful that at this time, they are not open every day (Tue-Thu, 9-3) and you have to pay cash for the tickets inside the museum. There are ATMs in walking distance. Tip: Combine the museum visit with a self-guided tour of the beautiful murals (find route at the Aruba Visitor Center nearby the museum) and grab a bite to eat at the Nicolaas Store.

  • 5/5 K. N. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Ask for the tour, we had an amazing guide and we learned so much. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Liliana C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic and modern museum!... great explanation!!!!

  • 5/5 Colin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly tour guide and great history of the island.

  • 4/5 Diane G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely visit - thanks Edward for the lovely tour

  • 4/5 Jeng P. 5 years ago on Google
    It's really nice. Only thing i wish is that there were more things to see. Went through the place very fast because of the amount of things to see. But still liked it a lot.

  • 5/5 Frederica L. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything that's Aruban and taken good care of, I like and appreciate

  • 4/5 Kris C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great overview of the economic history of Aruba.

  • 5/5 Marretje A. 5 years ago on Google
    Must see to understand the history of aruba a bit better, and when you are there also check but the streets murals

  • 3/5 anthony l. 5 years ago on Google
    Was an old water tower. Short history of Aruba gold. Aloe and now tourism industry

  • 5/5 Armand K. 4 years ago on Google
    Detailed information about Aruba's history. Even Arubans should check it out.

  • 5/5 Brenton C. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome history of aruba, amazing story telling technique on the 2nd story, sitting in a circular room with different TVs talking to one another and interacting as in you were sitting in the room talking to them

  • 4/5 E M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative tour

  • 5/5 C.A. M. 4 years ago on Google
    It was great to get out of the sun first off but this museum taught me so much. I highly recommend it if you're on the island.

  • 5/5 Eric H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This museum gives a little more depth and background to your visit of the island. Definitely recommended, partly because of the incredibly nice staff. (Original) Dit museum geeft iets meer diepgang en achtergrond aan je bezoek van het eiland. Zeker een aanrader, mede vanwege de ontzettend aardige personeelsleden.

  • 5/5 Maarten S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Got a very good tour. (Original) Heel erg goede rondleiding gekregen.

  • 5/5 Milene C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place with a lot of history to share with the public, well maintained

  • 5/5 Edmira C. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderfull tour guide

  • 4/5 kelani o. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place and quiet

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 4 years ago on Google
    Waw. A must visit for tourists and visitors alike.

  • 5/5 Alejandra V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eduardo, who was our guide, excellent and super friendly. (Original) Eduardo, quien fue nuestro guía, excelente y super amable.

  • 5/5 Giuseppe 5 years ago on Google
    A very interesting and worthwhile visite. Very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 binkie van e. 5 years ago on Google
    A small museum bit i covers the entire Aruban industrial history in a connected interpretive way, very valuable visit

  • 5/5 Rafael F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth enriching the visit to Aruba knowing a little of its history. The museum is small and the proposal is to summarize the history of the island, the second floor has a dark room with exciting projections of the people of the old families of workers from Aruba telling a little of their stories. It is a new museum, they are trying to increase the collection. Unfortunately I forgot the name of the curator / manager who attended me but is the kind of person who sees the passion for work and the desire to make people visit these spaces in places of beach tourism. It costs $ 5 per person. (Original) Vale a pena enriquecer a visita à Aruba conhecendo um pouco da sua história. O museu é pequeno e a proposta é contar de forma bem resumida a história da ilha, no segundo andar tem uma sala escura com emocionantes projeções das pessoas das antigas famílias de trabalhadores de Aruba contando um pouco de suas histórias. É um museu novo, estão tentando aumentar o acervo. Infelizmente esqueci o nome da curadora/gerente que me atendeu mas é o tipo de pessoa em quem se enxerga a paixão pelo trabalho e a vontade de fazer com que as pessoas visitem esses espaços em lugares de turismo de praia. Custa 5 dólares por pessoa.


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