Welcome to the Curaçao Maritime Museum

The Curaçao Maritime Museum takes its visitors on a discovery tour of more then 500 years maritime history of Curaçao. The story-line is illustrated through a permanent exhibition consisting of displays with authentic nautical charts, ship models and navigation equipment combined with audiovisual techniques...an attraction not to be missed.

As well as the exhibition, the museum also offers a number of interesting tours.

Besides a tour of the museum, a demonstration of the mini refinery, which is set up in a separate exhibition hall of the museum, can also be attended. In addition, a tour through the harbour can be made.

All tours are led by a guide. Guided tours take place every Wednesday  and Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Newsletter CMM Calling number 33

Every three months the museum publishes the Dutch newsletter “CMM Calling”. Through this newsletter you are informed about the activities of the museum.

We just sent out number 33 with the following topics: Space Expedition Curaçao introduces itself at the Maritime Museum; Various performances; Johnny Walker Diamond Jubilee at the Maritime Museum; New additions to the collection.

You can subscribe for free to this newsletter to send an email to info@curacaomaritime.com. Read more...

Hydrographic charts

Hydrographic charts are maps designed as aids to navigation at sea.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office became part of the British Admiralty in 1795. Its first chart was published in 1800. Admiralty chart drawings were based on information provided by a surveying team; the original team and their ship is usually named below the title. The details of these surveys were drawn on copper plates and engraved as prints. Read more...

The Maritime Museum has original Hydrographic charts for sale. The print dates range from end '40s to the '80s. Various world-wide areas are available on either full-size maps for USD 100,- or half-size maps for USD 80,-. For information drop us an email.

Opening hours

Opening hours of the museum are Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

During the cruise season (November till April) the museum is also open on Sunday and Monday when a cruiseship visits Curaçao.

Admission Fees

2012 Museum ticket

This ticket is for admission to the permanent collections and exhibitions, excludes special exhibitions and tours. Also available is a combination of these tours. Read more...

Harbor tour

Steam for Oil including live demonstration

Steam for oil, unguided visit