Museum
St. Maarten Museum
4 locals recommend
Location
7 Voorstraat
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Tips from locals
Where you can learn about the unique and rich history of Sint Maarten, and how we became the only place in the world shared by both the French and the Dutch.
Arawak pottery shards, plantation-era artifacts, period photos and a few items from HMS Proselyte, the frigate that sank off Fort Amsterdam in 1801, are among the displays at this island history museum, along with exhibits covering 1995's devastating Hurricane Luis, the salt industry and slavery. The little shop downstairs sells an assortment of Caribbean arts and crafts. *Located 7-10 mins away from the unit*
Arawak pottery shards, plantation-era artifacts, period photos and a few items from HMS Proselyte, the frigate that sank off Fort Amsterdam in 1801, are among the displays at this island history museum, along with exhibits covering 1995's devastating Hurricane Luis, the salt industry and slavery. Th…