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Kura Hulanda Museum

Klipstraat 9, Willemstad, Curacao
5999 434 7765
Ranked #2 of 25 attractions in Willemstad
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Art Museums, Specialty Museums
Description: Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.
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Winter Park, Florida
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We had a little problem finding the entrance. It is in the back of the hotel, closer to the harbor. This is an interesting museum. It has some amazing pieces of pottery and cuneiform tablets from the ancient (1000 BC?) area that is now Iran. This is the best part of the whole museum. There is a lot of Jewish... More

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MA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Beautiful museum filled with such sad truths regarding slave trade. A must see. More

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McLean, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This is a well organized, thoroughly multilingual, clean, intricate, somewhat eclectic museum. A lot of adjectives, but this is an unusual place. In the middle of the downtown (otrabanda side), easy to get to from ships or the bridge. The space is a former slave operation. The museum shows the background of African cultures and the development of the slave... More

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Willemstad, Curacao
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Geldt Dekker did a great job portraying a not so beautiful episode of the past, the slave trade. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This is a very nice museum that traces the origins of slave trade on the island. We would recommend that you take a guided tour. Although it is only $3, ask for a guide. Our was Fleuryn who had wealth of information. She spoke Dutch, Papiamentu, English and Spanish and had to wait till she finished up her Dutch group.... More

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noordwijk
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Took our son aged 9 to this museum as we felt it was important for him to learn about the history of the island and most importantly about slavery and it did the trick. The start of the museum presents items from Egypt, Mesopotamia etc and advances in time with a very impressive collection of African Art. The section on... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Wonder history of Slave trade through Curacao. Vivid and candid it will leave you speechless but well informed! More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Worth a visit to see how slavery build the island. Contained in one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. More

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Cary, NC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Well-kept museum with many, many displays. Architecture itself was a history lesson. Depressing topic, but realistic portrayal to conditions at that time. More

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aruba
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We spent the whole morning at the museum , there is a lot to see! you need time to look around and learn a lot of different things about curacao and the slave trade. They have so many things in the museum which is really nice. Take your cameras because you will need it . We took lots and lots... More

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