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A sobering look at a terrible period in history. The museum does a good job at explaining slavery and putting it into context. A difficult subject but a necessary one
We took a guided tour (additional $3 pp) with a Dutch couple. The guide spoke in both Dutch and English, so it took longer and was difficult to follow. All buildings are equipped with A/C. I wish they focus more on the origin of Curacao...More
The Kura Hulanda museum is located in Otrobanda. I recommend going on the guided tour as it is very informative. Afterwards, you can revisit the parts that interests you the most. There is also a statue garden. Please go and learn history.
Got to learn a-lot from slavery, they real sample of things and we got to see a dance and got some delicious lemonade and cookies! You should definitely go!
Every human being should visit this museum! For over 300 years, Curacao was the hub of the slave trade for the Americas, European colonies, Brazil, etc. Kidnapped African women, men and children were shackled and "shipped" to Curacao,a brutal 2-month journey, where they were separated...More
This museum is an in your face account of slavery, the slave trade, the horrible abuses suffered by slaves etc. They have collection of various torture methods used by the slave owners. The account also points fingers at every one who participated and benefited from...More
We had a very knowledgeable guide but it was a bit boring and history we've learned about over the years.
We were not sure what to expect from this museum, and we were quite intrigued with all of the exhibits. It provides a varied understanding of the Maafa and African contributions to Curaçao’s history. It was very emotional in certain exhibits but also very beautiful...More
A must for anyone to get a better understanding of how things were. Don't miss alley ways and the building with the cellar and the model ship. Follow the numbers of the buildings around the circle. Parking is a little tough but down the hill...More
The slavery section of the Kura Hulanda museum is very interesting as is the section on segregation. The rest of the displays lacked maintenance and did not feel as though they fit into the rest of the museum. The buildings have been beautifully restored and...More
