{"id":840,"date":"2023-04-06T11:49:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/te-doen\/kura-hulanda\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:29:50","slug":"kura-hulanda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/en\/things-to-do\/kura-hulanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Kura Hulanda"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"840\" class=\"elementor elementor-840 elementor-305\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d5f6c83 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d5f6c83\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Located in Otrobanda, Willemstad, on the site of a former slave market.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"aq-hero-cta\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/en\/booking-page\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-primary\">Book your stay <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17 8l4 4m0 0l-4 4m4-4H3\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <a href=\"#aq-practical\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-ghost\">Practical info<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-hero-meta\">\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg> 2 to 3 hour visit<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17.657 16.657L13.414 20.9a2 2 0 01-2.828 0l-4.244-4.243a8 8 0 1111.314 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"11\" r=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> Otrobanda, Willemstad<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M5 13l4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg> Free audio tour in 4 languages<\/span>\n      <span><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M3 8l9-5 9 5-9 5-9-5zm0 8l9 5 9-5\"\/><\/svg> Tickets from USD 10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41637098 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41637098\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29b1f12a\" data-id=\"29b1f12a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bb2b81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"33bb2b81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-intro{padding:90px 0;background:#fff}\n.aq-intro h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,42px);margin:0 0 26px;max-width:780px}\n.aq-intro-lead p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text);max-width:820px}\n.aq-intro-lead p strong{color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-intro-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:52px}\n.aq-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:30px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .2s}\n.aq-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(10,37,64,.07);border-color:#d1dde9}\n.aq-card-ico{font-size:32px;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1}\n.aq-card h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.6}\n@media(max-width:860px){\n  .aq-intro{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-intro-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:36px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-intro\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <h2>The leading slavery museum in the Caribbean<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"aq-intro-lead\">\n      <p>The <strong>Kura Hulanda Museum<\/strong> in Willemstad is one of the most powerful museums about the <strong>transatlantic slave trade<\/strong>. The museum was founded in 1999 by Dutch entrepreneur Jacob Gelt Dekker and is housed in a historically restored village in Otrobanda, on the site of an actual slave market from the 17th and 18th centuries.<\/p>\n      <p>The name <strong>Kura Hulanda<\/strong> means \"Dutch courtyard\" in Papiamento. The museum covers the entire African heritage on Cura\u00e7ao and across the Caribbean, from the West African kingdoms before slavery to its consequences in society today. A visit takes 2 to 3 hours and is essential for anyone who wants to understand the island and its complex history. From our villa it is a 15 minute drive to the museum.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-intro-cards\"><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div><h3>On a historic site<\/h3><p>The museum sits on the foundations of an 18th century slave fort.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\ud83c\udf0d<\/div><h3>Beyond slavery alone<\/h3><p>Also West African kingdoms, Mesopotamian civilisations and Cura\u00e7ao's diverse communities.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-card\"><div class=\"aq-card-ico\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/div><h3>Free audio tour<\/h3><p>Available in Dutch, English, Spanish and German. Included with admission.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77b3fe8e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77b3fe8e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2110f4da\" data-id=\"2110f4da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c94bb42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6c94bb42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-hl{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-soft)}\n.aq-hl-head{margin-bottom:48px;max-width:760px}\n.aq-hl h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 14px}\n.aq-hl-sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted)}\n.aq-hl-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}\n.aq-hl-item{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:32px 30px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;display:flex;gap:20px}\n.aq-hl-num{flex-shrink:0;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cta);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif}\n.aq-hl-body h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}\n.aq-hl-body p{font-size:15px;color:var(--text);margin:0;line-height:1.65}\n@media(max-width:760px){\n  .aq-hl{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-hl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}\n  .aq-hl-item{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding:26px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"aq-page aq-hl\">\n  <div class=\"aq-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"aq-hl-head\">\n      <h2>What you will see in the museum<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"aq-hl-sub\">Four main exhibitions you walk through during your visit.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-hl-grid\"><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>The transatlantic slave trade<\/h3><p>The core story of the museum. Through objects, a replica slave ship, shackles, chains and historical documents you see how the slave trade worked. The story of more than 12 million Africans who were traded is confronting and well documented here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>West African kingdoms<\/h3><p>Before the slave trade, West African civilisations had rich trade networks, art and architecture. This exhibition shows that Africa was not an \"empty\" continent but a region of flourishing kingdoms like Ghana, Mali and Songhai.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>The diversity of Cura\u00e7ao<\/h3><p>The museum also covers the Jewish, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and Latin American communities that have made Cura\u00e7ao the multicultural island it is today. The story behind the Papiamento language is also told here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-item\"><div class=\"aq-hl-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"aq-hl-body\"><h3>Mesopotamian civilisations<\/h3><p>A lesser known collection of the earliest human civilisations. Artefacts from Mesopotamia and the ancient Middle East put all of human history into perspective. 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Prices and hours are indicative, check the official site for current info.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"aq-info-table\"><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udccd Location<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Klipstraat 9, Otrobanda, Willemstad<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">15 min drive from the Spanish Water<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udd50 Opening hours<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tickets<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Adults around USD 10, children USD 5<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Children 6-12 reduced rate<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83c\udfa7 Audio tour<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">Included, collect at entrance<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Available in EN, NL, ES and DE<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\u23f1\ufe0f Visit duration<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">2 to 3 hours<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Plan a morning or afternoon in total<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83d\udc76 Suitable for kids<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">From around age 12<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Some exhibits show graphic imagery<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Parking<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">At Renaissance Mall, free parking<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Then a 5 min walk to the museum<\/div><\/div><div class=\"aq-info-row\"><div class=\"aq-info-label\">\ud83c\udf09 From cruise terminal<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-value\">About a 10 min walk via the pontoon bridge<\/div><div class=\"aq-info-extra\">Scenic route over Sint Anna Bay<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"aq-info-note\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> some exhibits show graphic imagery from the slavery period. The museum is not recommended for young children. 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Ships of the Dutch West India Company brought enslaved Africans to Otrobanda, where they were prepared and resold to plantations in North and South America. An estimated 100,000+ people passed through Cura\u00e7ao.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-history-item\"><div class=\"aq-history-ico\">\u26d3\ufe0f<\/div><h3>The slave uprising of 1795<\/h3><p>Led by Tula, a major uprising broke out on Cura\u00e7ao in 1795 against the inhuman treatment of enslaved people. The uprising was brutally suppressed, but Tula is today remembered as a national hero. The museum tells his story in detail.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-history-item\"><div class=\"aq-history-ico\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/div><h3>Abolition and legacy<\/h3><p>Only in 1863, decades later than in many other countries, did the Netherlands abolish slavery in its colonies. The consequences still resonate today in Cura\u00e7ao's society, language and culture. 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Afternoons are busier, especially when cruise ships are in port.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/div><h3>Take the audio tour<\/h3><p>Included with admission and strongly recommended. Gives much more context than the labels alone.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83d\udeb6<\/div><h3>Combine with Otrobanda<\/h3><p>After the museum walk through the beautifully restored neighbourhood. The colourful houses and restaurants are part of the same Kura Hulanda Village.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/div><h3>Lunch in the village<\/h3><p>Several restaurants in Kura Hulanda Village, ideal for relaxing after a heavy visit.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83c\udf09<\/div><h3>Do not miss the pontoon bridge<\/h3><p>The Queen Emma Bridge connects Otrobanda with Punda. A scenic walk and a great photo moment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"aq-tip\"><div class=\"aq-tip-ico\">\ud83d\udcb5<\/div><h3>Cash or card<\/h3><p>Tickets at the desk, card usually works. 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The Kura Hulanda Museum in Otrobanda is about a <strong>15 minute drive<\/strong>. Combine well with a walk over the pontoon bridge to Punda, lunch in the neighbourhood and possibly a visit to another museum. Make it a half day in Willemstad.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"aq-villa-cta\">\n        <a href=\"\/en\/the-villa\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-ghost\">See the villa<\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/en\/booking-page\/\" class=\"aq-btn aq-btn-primary\">Book direct <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M17 8l4 4m0 0l-4 4m4-4H3\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"aq-villa-ratings\"><span><strong>\u2605 9.5<\/strong>Booking<\/span><span><strong>\u2605 4.9<\/strong>Google<\/span><span><strong>\u2605 9.2<\/strong>Micazu<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e04975b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e04975b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b1bc0c1\" data-id=\"4b1bc0c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b40bfef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5b40bfef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.aq-faq{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-soft)}\n.aq-faq-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:44px}\n.aq-faq h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);margin:0 0 12px}\n.aq-faq-sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}\n.aq-faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}\n.aq-faq-item{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .15s}\n.aq-faq-item[open]{border-color:var(--brand)}\n.aq-faq-item summary{\n  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 28px;\n  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;\n}\n.aq-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.aq-faq-item summary::after{\n  content:'';width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;\n  background:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232668a5' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center\/contain no-repeat;\n  transition:transform .2s;\n}\n.aq-faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}\n.aq-faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--cta)}\n.aq-faq-item .ans{padding:0 28px 22px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.7}\n.aq-faq-item .ans a{text-decoration:underline}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n  .aq-faq{padding:70px 0}\n  .aq-faq-item summary{padding:18px 22px;font-size:15.5px}\n  .aq-faq-item .ans{padding:0 22px 20px;font-size:15px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much is a ticket to the Kura Hulanda Museum?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A ticket is around USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children aged 6 to 12. 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Children under 6 are often free. Prices are indicative and may change, check the official site before visiting. The free audio tour is included with admission.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>What are the opening hours?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">The museum is generally open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On public holidays the hours may differ. During cruise ship arrivals in Willemstad the afternoon is busier.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Where is the Kura Hulanda Museum located?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">The museum sits at Klipstraat 9 in Otrobanda, Willemstad. Otrobanda means \"the other side\" and is the part of Willemstad on the west side of Sint Anna Bay. From our villa at the Spanish Water it is about a 15 minute drive.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>How long does a visit take?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Plan 2 to 3 hours for a walkthrough of the museum. With the free audio tour you spend longer than without. Optionally combine with a walk through Otrobanda and the pontoon bridge for a half day out.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Is the Kura Hulanda Museum suitable for children?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">The museum is suitable from around age 12. Some exhibits show graphic imagery from the slavery period (shackles, whips, torture instruments) that are not appropriate for young children. For teenagers it is actually a valuable educational experience.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>What does Kura Hulanda mean?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Kura Hulanda is Papiamento for \"Dutch courtyard\". The name refers to the historical Dutch influence in the area, which was restored by Jacob Gelt Dekker in the 1990s into the current museum, hotel and restaurant complex.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>Is there an audio tour?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Yes, and it is included free with admission. The audio tour is available in English, Dutch, Spanish and German. Strongly recommended, since the exhibits contain a lot of context that is hard to fully grasp from the labels alone.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"aq-faq-item\"><summary>What else is there in Kura Hulanda Village?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">The neighbourhood around the museum is a restored 19th century village with hotel rooms, three restaurants, two swimming pools, a garden and shops. 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