Discover 500 years of maritime history
Curaçao, as a island in the Caribbean, is and always be connected to the sea. Its strategic geographical location towards the Americas and its natural deep water harbor made it a major seafaring and commercial center from very early in its history. A rich history that continues to influence the daily lives of its community. The maritime history of the island of Curaçao is synonymous to its general history.
The Curaçao Maritime Museum established itself with the goal to bring this unique maritime past to life. Curaçao sees, breathes and thinks maritime