Kura Hulanda Museum

In the heart of Otrobanda, Willemstad, lies the Kurá Hulanda Museum-an impressive anthropological museum that highlights the history of the transatlantic slave trade and the cultural legacy of Africa in the Caribbean. Founded in 1999 by Dutch philanthropist Jacob Gelt Dekker, the museum is located on a former slave trading post and offers in-depth insight into Curacao's role in this dark period of history. Read more about Curacao's history.

What to Expect:

• Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: a gripping exhibition that shows the full trajectory of the slave trade, from capture in Africa to arrival in the New World.
• African artifacts: an extensive collection of masks, statues, musical instruments and other cultural objects illustrating the rich African heritage.
• Impressive reconstructions: experience the oppressive conditions of a slave ship and see original documents and instruments used during slavery.
• Cultural diversity: exhibits about Curacao's indigenous people, colonial history and the evolution of local culture.
• Educational experience: a visit that encourages reflection on the impact of historical events on contemporary society.