Curaçao Maritime Museum

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Engaging displays trace the island’s history, including exhibits on the Dutch West India Co, the growth of Willemstad, the slave trade and more. A highlight is Steam for Oil, a working model of the oil refinery that has been a centerpiece of the island's economy throughout the 20th century. The museum also runs informative biweekly harbor tours. Combination tickets are available.


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