At Jewish Museum Curaçao in Willemstad, nearly 400 years of Jewish life unfold through objects, photographs and books. The collection connects the island’s history with the families, traditions and community that helped shape it, giving you a closer look at an important part of Curaçao’s heritage.
Founded in 1970, the museum holds more than 1,000 items. Some are still used at the adjacent Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Americas. That connection makes the visit especially interesting: what you see belongs to a tradition that continues next door.
Give yourself time to read the stories behind the displays. Together, they show how Jewish life became woven into Curaçao’s development, from community customs to contributions across island society.
Details We Appreciate
● Nearly four centuries of Jewish history rooted in Curaçao.
● More than 1,000 objects, photographs and books in the collection.
● Ceremonial items that remain part of synagogue life.
● A direct connection with the neighbouring Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue.