The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, established in 1987, dedicated to the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Caribbean island of Saba
The Museo di Tambú Shon Cola is a cultural space dedicated to the history, tradition, and living heritage of tambú on Curaçao. Named after Shon Cola, one of the island’s most respected tambú masters, the museum preserves and shares the rhythms, instruments, stories, and social significance of this Afro-Curaçaoan musical form.
The Museo Arqueológico Nacional Aruba (MANA), or the National Archaeological Museum Aruba, is the country’s central institution for the preservation, research, and presentation of Aruba’s archaeological and pre-colonial heritage.
De Biblioteka Nashonal Kòrsou is de nationale bibliotheek van Curaçao en een belangrijke plek voor kennis, cultuur en erfgoed. Ze beheert een uitgebreide collectie boeken, kranten, manuscripten en audiovisueel materiaal over het eiland en de Caribische regio.
The St. Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC) is a dedicated institution committed to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Sint Maarten. Through archaeological research, education, and community engagement, SIMARC plays a vital role in uncovering and safeguarding the island’s history.
The Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO serves as the bridge between UNESCO’s global initiatives and the local community of Sint Maarten. Its mission is to promote education, science, culture, and communication in alignment with UNESCO’s values, fostering sustainable development and cultural preservation. Through partnerships, programs, and advocacy, the Commission works to protect the island’s unique heritage, support lifelong learning, and empower its people to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world.
Teatro KadaKen stelt zich tot doel maatschappelijk betrokken theater van hoge artistieke kwaliteit te ontwikkelen voor jong en oud. In de voorstellingen van Teatro KadaKen staan actuele maatschappelijke thema’s in de hedendaagse samenleving centraal.
Saba
Since 2003, the Sea & Learn Foundation is a not-for-profit organization on the Caribbean island of Saba, bringing together the local community and visitors to understand the value of preserving and protecting our natural environment and cultural heritage, by empowering the stakeholders of today and the activists of tomorrow. The foundation’s inception stems from its month-long environmental awareness program aptly named Sea & Learn. The target group of the foundation encompasses a “K through grey” mentality (an inclusive approach that targets people of all ages, from kindergarten through older adults or seniors) to include Saba residents, local businesses, and visiting tourists of all ages.
Plataforma Nacional Herencia Sclavitud Aruba (PNHSA) is committed to preserving and sharing the history of slavery and its lasting impact. Their initiatives include creating national monuments, protecting Aruba’s historical cityscape, and establishing a national institute for research and education on slavery’s legacy.
Patrimonio di Boneiru, pa Boneiru
‘Stichting Cocari II’ is een non-profitorganisatie in Bonaire die zich inzet voor het behoud en de herbestemming van monumentaal en cultureel erfgoed op het eiland.
‘Fundashon Históriko Kultural Boneriano’ (FuHiKuBo) ta un fundashon spesialisá riba tereno di elementonan kultural i históriko. / Fundashon Históriko Kultural Boneriano (FuHiKuBo) is een stichting welke gespecialiseerd is op het gebied van culturele en historische elementen van Bonaire. / Fundashon Históriko Kultural Boneriano (FuHiKuBo) is a foundation that specializes in the field of cultural and historical elements of Bonaire.
Monuments Fund Aruba
Since 1996 the Monuments Fund of Aruba is engaged in the financing of restoration and maintenance, management and operation of protected monuments and is the financial institution on the field of heritage conservation.
Bonaire
Museo Chich’i Tan is een historisch museum gelegen in Rincon, het oudste dorp van Bonaire. Het museum is gevestigd in een traditioneel huis van meer dan 130 jaar oud en biedt bezoekers een kijkje in het leven van de lokale bevolking in het verleden.
Bonaire
Washington Slagbaai National Park is a natural treasure located on the northwest coast of Bonaire, part of the Caribbean Netherlands.
Stichting voor Kunst en Cultuur Bonaire / Bonaire Art & Culture Foundation
Fundashon pa Arte i Kultura Boneiru ta promové i preservá arte, musika i herensia kultural di Boneiru. /
Stichting voor Kunst en Cultuur van Bonaire richt zich op het promoten en behouden van de kunst, muziek en het culturele erfgoed van Bonaire.
Kurá Hulanda Museum is an anthropological museum in Willemstad, Curaçao, that highlights the cultural and historical development of the island and the broader region. The museum offers an impressive collection on the African diaspora, with a particular focus on the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on Caribbean and Latin American societies.
Archaeology Curacao serves as your gateway to information on the island’s archaeology. The makers believe in making heritage accessible as much as possible, and this website is their commitment to doing this.
Archivo Nashonal Kòrsou ta un instituto ku tin un rol esensial den konservashon i aksesibilidat di herensia históriko i administrativa di e isla. Komo wardadó institushonal di historia, e archivo ta funshoná komo e memoria di Kòrsou, kaminda dokumentonan di importansia kultural, politiko, i sosial ta kolektá, konservá, i poné na òrdu.
Het Nationaal Archief van Curaçao speelt een cruciale rol in het bewaren en toegankelijk maken van het historische en administratieve erfgoed van het eiland. Als institutionele bewaker van de geschiedenis fungeert het archief als het geheugen van Curaçao, waar documenten van cultureel, politiek en sociaal belang worden verzameld, bewaard en geordend.
The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the archaeological preservation and research of St. Eustatius’ rich cultural heritage. SECAR’s mission is to explore, document, and protect the island’s historical resources, with a focus on both terrestrial and underwater archaeology.
The St. Eustatius African Burial Ground Alliance (SEA BGA) is an organization dedicated to the preservation, research, and commemoration of the African Burial Ground on St. Eustatius, a historically significant site on the island.
Stichting Monumentenfonds Curaçao is een organisatie die zich richt op het behoud en de restauratie van het cultureel erfgoed op Curaçao. De stichting ondersteunt initiatieven die bijdragen aan de bescherming van monumenten en historische gebouwen op het eiland, met als doel de historische, architectonische en culturele waarde van Curaçao te behouden.
Stadsherstel Willemstad is een organisatie die zich richt op het behouden en restaureren van het historische stadsbeeld van Willemstad, de hoofdstad van Curaçao. De organisatie werkt aan het restaureren van monumentale panden en het beschermen van de culturele en architectonische waarde van de stad.
Fundashon Pro Monumento (ProMo) is een stichting op Curaçao die zich richt op het behoud en de bescherming van het cultureel erfgoed van het eiland. De organisatie speelt een actieve rol in het restaureren en behouden van historische gebouwen, monumenten en andere waardevolle culturele objecten die van groot historisch belang zijn voor Curaçao en de regio. Fundashon Pro Monumento is niet alleen bezig met het conserveren van fysieke monumenten zoals oude gebouwen, kerken, forten en andere architecturale erfgoederen, maar ook met het vergroten van het bewustzijn over het belang van erfgoed.
National Archaeological Anthropological Memory Management Foundation – NAAM – Curaçao is een nonprofit organisatie die zich committeert aan de conservering en identificatie van het materiële en immateriële erfgoed van Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius en Saba in een Caribisch perspectief.
Aruba
Located in Aruba, Etnia Nativa Art Gallery & Museum offers a unique cultural experience dedicated to preserving and showcasing the indigenous heritage of the island.
Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao – Curaçao Heritage Foundation – was founded in 1954. The private foundation is the oldest and largest organization in the field of preservation of monuments in the former Netherlands Antilles. She has over the years been a great stimulator for the preservation of the built heritage.
Les Fruits de Mer is a non-profit association based in Grand Case, Saint Martin, dedicated to promoting awareness of the island’s unique ecology, culture, and heritage. Their mission focuses on educating both locals and visitors about the natural environment through various initiatives.
Aruba
Cas di Cultura is Aruba’s National Theater and Cultural Center since 1958. The organization focused on cultural and artistic education. By doing so, Cas di Cultura hopes to further engage the Aruban community, particularly the younger generation, to admire, preserve and share Aruba’s culture and the arts in general.
Archivo Nacional Aruba (ANA) ta e departamento di Gobierno cu ta encarga pa warda, cuida y proteha e archivo di Gobierno cu tin un balor historico pa Aruba.
The Saba Heritage Center, also known as the Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC), is a non-profit organization based in Windwardside, Saba, dedicated to preserving and promoting the island’s cultural heritage through archaeological research and outreach initiatives.
Discover Curaçao’s maritime heritage at this museum, featuring nautical charts, ship models, navigation equipment, and engaging displays.
Hòfi Kultural is a cultural organization on Bonaire dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Bonairian culture and traditions. They regularly host events, workshops, and educational activities to raise awareness about the island’s cultural heritage within the community. Through art, music, dance, and storytelling, they aim to connect both locals and visitors to Bonaire’s rich history and traditions.
Stichting Rancho Aruba
Na aña 2010, Fundación Rancho a wordo stablici pa un grupo di Arubano comprometi cu e mision pa mehora e bario di Rancho, e districto mas bieu den e corason di Oranjestad, den aspecto social, cultural y economico. E soño di e fundación ta pa transforma e bario den un comunidad vibrante, recordando su pasado, cu un variedad amplio diversifica di actividadnan socio-cultural.
Stichting Rancho Aruba
Na aña 2010, Fundación Rancho a wordo stablici pa un grupo di Arubano comprometi cu e mision pa mehora e bario di Rancho, e districto mas bieu den e corason di Oranjestad, den aspecto social, cultural y economico. E soño di e fundación ta pa transforma e bario den un comunidad vibrante, recordando su pasado, cu un variedad amplio diversifica di actividadnan socio-cultural.
The St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation and Museum aim to promote, protect and study every aspect of the history, culture and natural environment of the island St. Maarten and its surroundings.
Bonaire
The ‘Mangazina di Rei’ (The King’s Repository) was used by the Dutch government in the nineteenth century to store rations for government slaves. Today, the Repository is used to preserve Bonaire’s cultural wealth for present and future generations. Its purpose is one of study, education, and enjoyment.
Mundu Nobo
Het Curaçaosch Museum/Museo di Kòrsou in Mundu Nobo beschikt over een collectie kunst en nijverheid, gecombineerd met afwisselende tentoonstellingen.
Terramar Museum is a historical and archaeological museum in the center of Kralendijk, Bonaire. It presents Bonaire’s history and cultural heritage through archaeological and anthropological research, as well as art and education.
The largest National Park on Curaçao
The Christoffel National Park is the largest and most biodiverse park on the island. In the park you can find stunning nature, the Christoffel Mountain, beautiful birds, the national white tailed deer and wonderful hiking trails. We offer tours, guided hikes, and seasonal activities. Inside the park you can find the Savonet Museum.
Saba’s Harry Luke Johnson Museum is appropriately located in an original Saban cottage in Windwardside. It stands in the middle of a beautiful romantic garden in landscape style, which is used as a public park for picnics, in the past also for Sunday croquet games, and Easter egg hunts.