Museum of Industry, San Nicolas

My wife and I were told that the Museum of Industry was the only museum open in San Nicolas by the Visitor Center attendant on Monday. We had a very informative tour and the manager answered all of my ridiculous questions with grace and patience. Clean bathroom, refreshing air conditioning. Worth the $5 entrance if you're wandering around looking at murals on a hot day. I particularly loved the upstairs stories shared by old timers. Very unique experience.

Very nice, small museum in a monument. If you read everything, it'll take around 30 minutes. I'd only wish to see more elaboration on new developments in the industries and updates on the green goals. The guides are very friendly and jovial. Be mindful that at this time, they are not open every day (Tue-Thu, 9-3) and you have to pay cash for the tickets inside the museum. There are ATMs in walking distance. Tip: Combine the museum visit with a self-guided tour of the beautiful murals (find route at the Aruba Visitor Center nearby the museum) and grab a bite to eat at the Nicolaas Store.

A small collection of artifacts and storyboards that make up an informative history of Aruba. Tower was closed the day of my visit. Admission $5

This museum is set inside an old water tank which is just the start of the fantastic and superb tour... It's 5 entry fee that can be paid with cash or card. The museum is carefully and well set out for a historical/ chronological walk through Aruba's history which is a quite interesting story of prosperous ups and to me suspicious downs. It gives a beautiful display of the diversity and harmony that exists on the island. My tour was conducted by an extremely knowledgeable and polite guide ( I have no idea why his name slips me) who was answered all questions with enthusiasm. The tour ends in a theatre like room for tales from Arubans of older times I think the museum is a must see! We simply took a bus down from Oranjestad 2.50 and walked about 5 minutes in an easterly direction! You can see the tour from the bus park.

After hearing interesting stories of the museum of industry I thought it was about time to pay it a visit. We made it a 5 galls Sanicolas visit my island kind of day. Entering the water tower felt like old met new. We were greeted by Edward who gave us a private tour. He knew a lot for sure, he took us back in time when Aruba as a tiny island was making a name for itself. He was very passionate about his work, was interactive with the group, answered our questions and we learned a lot of our island. They had beautiful pictures, old tools, maps and a nice timeline in the story! All by all, a very interesting museum, lots of valuable information, with a modern touch situated in a very beautiful old building. Worth the visit!