Museo Historico Aruba: A Glimpse into Aruban Heritage

Getting There

• Walking

  Museo Historico Aruba is located in downtown Oranjestad, making it easily accessible on foot from many hotels, the cruise terminal, and shopping areas. From the main street, Caya Betico Croes, walk towards the coast. The museum, housed within Fort Zoutman, is a short walk from the Royal Plaza Mall and the central bus station. No costs are associated with walking.

• Public Transport

  Arubus, the public bus service, has frequent routes to the central bus station in Oranjestad, which is located across the street from the Museo Historico Aruba. From the bus station, cross the street to reach Fort Zoutman. A single Arubus fare costs approximately 2.50 AWG (Aruban Florin), which is roughly $1.43 USD.

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available throughout Oranjestad. A short taxi ride to Museo Historico Aruba from nearby hotels or the cruise terminal will typically cost between $7 and $15 USD, depending on the distance and traffic. Note that there is a $3 surcharge on Sundays, official holidays, and between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Taxis do not typically use meters; fares are fixed based on destination.

• Parking

  If driving, paid parking is available in designated areas around downtown Oranjestad. Look for white-lined parking spaces with registration numbers. Parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Parking costs approximately 2 AWG ($1.14 USD) per hour. Payment can be made with local or U.S. coins, or by credit card at certain machines. Be aware of yellow-lined spaces, which are for permit holders only.