Mongui Maduro Museum Tour
Mongui Maduro Museum & Library
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28 May 2024 11:00 t/m
28 May 2024 12:30
Explore Island History!
Join us at the Mongui Maduro Museum & Library for an enchanting morning with drinks & bites, immersed in Curaçao’s captivating past.
What to Expect:
Historical Insights: Embark on a 1.5-hour guided tour through our contemporary exhibition. Discover the fascinating story of visionaries Levy Maduro family, spanning four generations. Their unparalleled contributions to the island’s economy and social development are unlike any other.
Rooi Catootje, is a beautifully preserved plantation house. Learn about the plantation’s history and the transformation of the estate over time. Marvel at its monumental architecture, antique furniture, and the family heirlooms.
Literary Treasures, the Mongui Maduro Library houses an impressive array of books, manuscripts, and historical documents. Dive into Curaçao’s literary heritage and explore rare volumes. The two main subjects are Antilliana and Judaica, this library is a haven for book enthusiasts.
Every corner at the Mongui Maduro Museum weaves a tapestry of stories, preserving the past for the future. Come and be part of this enriching experience!
🎟️ Event Details:
Date: May 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Price: ANG 36 incl. Entrance fee, Tour, Wine & Bites (Ang 30,- with a valid sedula)
Location: Landhuis Rooi Catootje
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect with Curaçao’s vibrant history. Reserve your spot now!
For inquiries and reservations, visit our website or call us at +5999-737 5182
See you there!
Mongui Maduro Museum & Library
Mongui Maduro Museum & Library
Is a research center, library, cultural heritage protector and museum in one.
Mongui Maduro Museum
Former plantation house Rooi Catootje is home of the Mongui Maduro Museum, for which everything started when S.E.L. Maduro gifted his wife this plantation house back in 1853.
The exhibition in the museum tells the story of the last four owners of the former plantation Rooi Catootje. Within these walls, you will get to immerse yourself in the past and learn about the influences of this renowned family in the social, cultural, and economic history and development of Curaçao. Not only will you learn about their colorful life, but you will also witness genuine antiques and artifacts from this era of Curaçao.
Mongui Maduro Library
When Mongui was 14 years old, his teacher showed the class the latest issue of the Dutch periodical Neerlandia. Mongui obtained a copy for himself and became fascinated with all the facts he learned about his island and tried to find more information about Curaçao and the other islands. Mongui devoted his Sunday afternoons to his hobby. His collection ranging from publications and photographs of historical significance to everyday topics, offers a glimpse into the life of the past, with items such as invitations, menus, programs, postcards and calendars. It was Mongui Maduro’s desire to make his collection available to the public. His only daughter Shon Ena dedicated her life to the continuation and conservation of his collection and decided to establish the Mongui Maduro Foundation in 1974 in loving memory of her father Mongui. The library holds an extensive and unique collection of “Antilliana” and “Judaica”, with items dating back to the seventeenth century.
A: Landhuis Rooi Catootje
T: + 5999 737 5182
W: www.maduromuseum.com
W: www.madurolibrary.org
Facebook: /monguimaduromuseum
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