Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2018 | Page 535

Conservation, Education, and protection of
as much of St. Eustatius historical and cultural
resources , objects and documents for future
generations and visitors to enjoy. The Museum
boasts 5 period rooms, with displays of artifacts
and furniture dating back from the 17th, 18th, 19th
century. are the type of guest that would like to take your
own time to explore the museum at your own
pace, no problem, we have information boards that
will help guide you. Our Museum also challenges
your imagination of St. Eustatius’ rich past, by
giving visitors a slight feeling of what it must have
been like centuries ago.
EXHIBITS AND TOURS
When visiting St. Eustatius, a visit to the Museum
is a must. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is
well equipped with a wide range of history and
cultural information, which draws your attention to
inquire more about the island and its rich history.
This can be done via a guided museum tour or
while enjoying a friendly dialogue with staff. If you Via the 19th century section of the Museum
building, it provides guests with the beginning
point of St. Eustatius’ History, from when the island
was first discovered by Christopher Columbus
in 1493, and when the first Dutch settlers took
possession of the island to set up a trade and
agricultural post in the 1600’s. We have on display
old maps, paintings and collections of 17th and