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Fort Zoutman was completed in 1798, and the Willem III Tower followed in 1868. Together they are the oldest buildings in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Today the fort houses the Historical Museum of Aruba, the Museo Historico Arubano.

A visit is simple. The displays tell the story of the island's heritage from its earliest days. Afterward, the streets of downtown Oranjestad are a short walk away.

Good to know

The Historical Museum is closed on Sundays, so plan your visit for another day of the week.
Avoid the tram tracks in downtown Oranjestad. Accidents happen when visitors expect the tram to stop for them.

A place to visit:

Museum and fort

Fort Zoutman

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Fort Zoutman is a Dutch-era fort in downtown Oranjestad, now home to the Historical Museum of Aruba. It sits in the center of downtown Oranjestad, within walking distance of the main streets.

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Spas and thermal baths

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Local culture and markets

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Kayaking and paddleboarding

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Highlights and island tours

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Caves and cenotes

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Catamaran and sailing trips

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hiking

shopping

land_wildlife

horseback_riding

off_road

scuba_diving

sport_fishing

Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Beach clubs

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Old town and historic sights

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Ancient sites

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Museums

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Food tours

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How to get there

Fort Zoutman is in downtown Oranjestad and can be reached on foot from the central streets.

Time needed

About one hour for the museum.

What it costs

A paid admission applies to the museum, which can be booked online.

Suits

History lovers and anyone with an hour to spare

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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Town

Oranjestad

Aruba

Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, a compact downtown of shops, pastel buildings and historic landmarks.

Tours here from

$173

a person

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Beach

Eagle Beach

Aruba

Eagle Beach is a long, wide stretch of soft white sand on Aruba's west coast, with wind-bent fofoti trees, palapas and calm water for swimming. It is one of the island's best-known beaches.

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Beach, with reef

Arashi Beach

Aruba

Arashi Beach is a calm, shallow stretch of white sand on Aruba's northwestern coast, near the California Lighthouse. A reef lies about 150 meters offshore, and it is known for snorkeling and diving.

Tours here from

$69

a person

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Wreck, by boat

Antilla Shipwreck

Aruba

The Antilla is a scuttled German freighter lying off Malmok Beach on Aruba's west coast. Snorkelers and divers reach it by catamaran, and the wreck is one of the largest in the Caribbean.

Tours here from

$89

a person

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