13 May 2025
A good choice for those interested in doing something educational while on Curacao. The museum is big enough to offer a good learning experience and a variety of exhibitions while not being so expansive as to feel overwhelming. The African slave trade exhibition was challenging to stomach (as it should be), but it also provided an interesting opportunity to reflect on the ethnic diversity of the island today. I visited on a Saturday in May, and there really wasn't much of a line to skip. You can probably just walk in and pay for admission if you don't want to commit ahead of time to buying a ticket for a specific date. That being said, I like to navigate museums at my own pace. If you're interested in a guided tour, I do think you have to schedule in advance.