Willemstad

Skip the Line: Museum Kurá Hulanda Admission Ticket

Willemstad, Curacao
Museum Kura Hulanda Admission Ticket
  • 1 day
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

The Museum Kurá Hulanda, situated in the harbor of Willemstad, highlights the history and impacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, millions of Africans were relocated and sold in the New World, mostly the Caribbean and South America. The museum features a collection of artifacts from continental Africa and how these cultures influences Curaçao and the Caribbean to this day.
  • Visit the Museum Kurá Hulanda to learn about the Transatlantic Slave Trade
  • Follow the history of millions of Africans who were sold in the New World
  • See a collection of artifacts from continental Africa and other cultures
  • Learn how the slave trade has influenced Curaçao and the Caribbean
  • Opening Hours: Monday till Saturday 8:00am - 16:00pm, Sundays 9:00am till 14:00pm
  • Museum is closed on all official holidays

What's Included

  • Receptionist
  • Museum map
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenirs from museum shop available for purchase
  • Guided tours available in Dutch and English for 3US$ per person.

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

Opening hours

  • 12/1/2023 - 5/24/2025

What To Expect

Kura Hulanda Museum

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Must see
Patrice_A, Apr 2024
Take advantage of the guided tour. We used the tour guide for $3 pp and it was worth it. We had the chance to ask questions for clarity and hear the story behind most exhibits.
Kura Hulanda Museum
Ina_H, Mar 2024
We had a private tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable. The artifacts and stories were hard to believe. It was very unsettling to understand all the atrocities that took place.
A Great Museum
Joseph_J, Feb 2024
This is a great museum. It provides a very informative lesson on the history of slavery in Curacao. Get the guided tour, for a more thorough perspective.
Great experience!
Valerea_M, Jan 2024
This was one of the more in-depth museum/historical tours I've taken. Evonne was so knowledgeable about the evolution of the slave trade in Curacao. The artifacts were awesome!
A must do
Astrid_F, Jan 2024
This is a very educational but at the same time sensitive experience. Lots of informative information. There are also many artifacts used during this period. The Africa room is soo full of culture with many cool pieces! Very nice museum.
Moved to tears!
Rachel_W, Dec 2023
Loved learning about how the trans Atlantic slave trade affected curaçao. Very informative museum! Rich in history and culture. Recommend adding the guided tour guide for historical context
Wonderful museum experience
Maya_W, Dec 2023
We had a wonderful time at the museum. This was my second time and it was just as good as the first. I would highly recommend it. The staff are so thoughtful and knowledgeable. Love this museum and the ability to learn so much important history.
Best African Museum
marionmadsen, Aug 2023
The artifacts collected and the thorough explanation of each item and its origin. The best African Museum and materials I have ever seen. A great learning experience. MM from USA
Do not miss this gem!
Denise_J, Jul 2023
I had read previous reviews and knew I needed to see it. The staff was welcoming. We toured without a guide though if you are in a large group (over 6) it may be reasonable to have one. The displays and artifacts were presented well. Don't miss the opportunity to stroll though the Hulanda Village as well! Would have loved the tour experience to include transportation from our resort.
Paid to have the tour...
Kasandra_V, Apr 2023
Paid to have the tour guide. She did her best, unfortunately she was not fully knowledgeable to answer many of the questions we asked. It was a superficial explanation of the artifacts and history. It’s a good museum to check out, but recommend skipping the guided tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for your visit
A sobering, fascination must see!
pamrakay21, Mar 2023
Very sobering, but fascinating. Museum is devoted to the slave trade from ancient Egypt to the 1800's, including West Africa, Surinam, Holland and just slightly the US. Don't go without hiring a guide/docent ($3.00). You loose too much history going through it alone.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for your visit
Curaçao Must See
Karen_S, Mar 2023
An important and compelling experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and so connected to the material, which she was proud to share with us.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for your visit. We appreciate it
Hidden Gem
meetmeinthegarden, Feb 2023
This is an absolutely amazing hidden gem … Museum houses Heritage quality artifacts … from 4000 y ago … My sister and I paid a guide to walk us through the collection … very knowledgeable … very patient … certainly didn’t rush his talk. We were there for a good 1 1/2 h. Entry was made all the more convent by having precooked tour with Viator.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for your visit. We appreciate it
Great educational tour
ANN_V, Feb 2023
Very educational and comprehensive. Our guide was narrating in both English and Dutch to a mixed party but made all of us feel free to ask questions and comment.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for your visit. We appreciate it
Interesting
Carla_D, Apr 2022
The explanations in the tour were interesting. We heard things about the Dutch history and slavery we didn’t know and that were shocking.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your visit
History brought to life
Roos_L, Mar 2022
History brought to life…. So good to see that our teen was so impressed… our guide told the stories very good
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your visit
Visit to Museum Kura Hulanda
Susan_M, Mar 2022
Our guide had a phenomenal amount of information to share. She was wonderful at bringing the history to life. The slave history was shattering and sobering… Thank you from our hearts.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your visit. Nice words
Amazing Tour Guide-Ms. Milva😃
Winifred_A, Jan 2022
I’m very appreciative of Ms. Milva she was the absolute Best tour guide. I personally felt like information on the booking site don’t give enough details about what to expect cause this has to be my favorite tour overall. Ms. Milva is a genius; she’s well spoken and very knowledgeable. This is a tour I’ll recommend anyone traveling to Curaçao take cause it tells you how curaçao played in slavery and how everything connected. Ms. Milva deserves 10/10.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your visit. We appreciate it.
Awesome unbelievably...
Renae_M, Dec 2021
Awesome unbelievably knowledgeable guide. She was the best. We definitely recommend this for future guests.
Maravillosa colección de objetos de varios países africanos
Pollyanna_Z, Apr 2022
Encontrar una sala del medio oriente en un museo sobre la esclavitud africana en el caribe, fue muy sorprendente

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