Dutch gay philanthropist Jakob Gelt Dekker founded the Museum Kura Hulanda inside the village-style complex of his Willemstad resort of the same name—on the site of a former slave-auction yard—and it's a fascinating anthropological journey

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Dutch gay philanthropist Jakob Gelt Dekker founded the Museum Kura Hulanda inside the village-style complex of his Willemstad resort of the same name—on the site of a former slave-auction yard—and it's a fascinating anthropological journey through the cultural heritage of Curacao. Rooms filled with masks and sculptures showcase Africa's rich history, and the poignant displays dedicated to the history of the slave trade (for which Curacao was an outpost) are world class. There are also exhibitions dedicated to voodoo and evolution, making for a thought-provoking mix. It's worth it to arrange for a guide or an audio tour, but allow some time afterward for quiet contemplation in the sculpture garden.

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One of the best museums about the Caribbean in the Caribbean, this stellar anthropological facility focuses on the cultures that make up Curacao, interpreting human history from the earliest appearance of man and including the African slave trade,

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One of the best museums about the Caribbean in the Caribbean, this stellar anthropological facility focuses on the cultures that make up Curacao, interpreting human history from the earliest appearance of man and including the African slave trade, the West African empires, the pre-Columbian and Mesopotamian civilizations, and Antillean art. It is definitely worth a visit for anyone who wants insight into the rich fabric of cultures and civilizations that have created the vibrant diversity apparent in the Caribbean today, and it offers a shady stroll for the two of you when you want a break from the Caribbean sun.

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