Explore the Museum Kurá Hulanda and delve into the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Discover African artifacts showcasing the vibrant cultures and powerful empires of West Africa.
Explore the Museum Kurá Hulanda and delve into the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Discover African artifacts showcasing the vibrant cultures and powerful empires of West Africa.
- Kura Hulanda Museum - Located in the heart of Otrobanda, Willemstad, the Kurá Hulanda Museum explores the significant impact of slavery on the island of Curacao. The island’s history is deeply connected to the grim legacy of the Dutch West India Company and slavery, with Willemstad’s harbor serving as a major transshipment point for enslaved…
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Kura Hulanda Museum - Located in the heart of Otrobanda, Willemstad, the Kurá Hulanda Museum explores the significant impact of slavery on the island of Curacao. The island’s history is deeply connected to the grim legacy of the Dutch West India Company and slavery, with Willemstad’s harbor serving as a major transshipment point for enslaved individuals en route to plantations in North and South America, as well as the Caribbean. This museum is a crucial destination for understanding the forces that shaped Curacao and the broader western hemisphere.
In addition to the transatlantic slavery exhibition, the Kurá Hulanda Museum also features an extensive collection of artifacts from continental Africa, highlighting the vibrant cultures and powerful empires of West Africa. Furthermore, the museum offers a small yet distinctive exhibition on ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, showcasing aspects of rituals, religion, trade, and daily life.
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- Museum map
- Receptionist
- Museum map
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenirs from museum shop available for purchase
- Guided tours available in Dutch, English, Papimentu and Spanish
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenirs from museum shop available for purchase
- Guided tours available in Dutch, English, Papimentu and Spanish
Museum Kurá Hulanda is located in the heart of Willemstad’s city-center harbor, a historical site where the Dutch engaged in the shipping and trading of enslaved Africans.
This museum offers a remarkable display of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in its entirety, from the capture in Africa, the harrowing journey through the Middle Passage, to life in the…
Museum Kurá Hulanda is located in the heart of Willemstad’s city-center harbor, a historical site where the Dutch engaged in the shipping and trading of enslaved Africans.
This museum offers a remarkable display of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in its entirety, from the capture in Africa, the harrowing journey through the Middle Passage, to life in the Caribbean and the Americas. Visitors are encouraged to reflect not only on the trauma and suffering endured by enslaved Africans but also on their courage, resilience, and hope that enabled them to survive this harsh chapter of history.
Additionally, Museum Kurá Hulanda showcases an extensive collection of artifacts from continental Africa, highlighting the vibrant vitality and the great Empires of West Africa. Through the exhibition of West African Kingdoms, the museum seeks to counter the negative stereotypes of an impoverished Africa by celebrating the rich history, beauty, and cultural contributions of Africa to human civilization.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.