Sint Maarten Museum, Historical museum in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
Sint Maarten Heritage Museum occupies a nineteenth-century plantation house and displays exhibits about Indigenous peoples, colonial times, maritime life, and natural events of the island. The rooms contain objects and information spanning different periods of the island's past.
The building dates from the nineteenth century and documents periods of colonial rule, slavery, and maritime activity on the island. Artifacts show how life and commerce on this island developed across different eras.
The collections reveal how salt production, slavery, and Indigenous Arawak traditions shaped daily life and trade on the island. These displays show the different groups whose presence left lasting marks on the community.
The museum is located centrally in town and opens on weekdays, with free admission for all visitors. Plan enough time to walk through the different exhibits and read the information at your own pace.
The museum holds objects and photographs from Hurricane Luis in 1995, showing how the island dealt with this major storm. This collection provides a record of the hurricane's impact on buildings and residents.
Location: Philipsburg
Address: 7 Voorstraat, Voorstraat, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +17215424917
Website: http://sintmaartenmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 18.02154,-63.04259
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
Saint-Martin is a Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands. The coastline features white sand beaches such as Orient Bay, Maho Beach, and Baie Rouge, while smaller islands like Pinel and Tintamarre sit just offshore. The interior rises to Pic Paradis, which stands 424 meters (1,391 feet) high, and is protected by land and marine nature reserves. Historic fortifications including Fort Louis and Fort Amsterdam date from the colonial period. The island shows traces of pre-Columbian settlement, including the Moho petroglyphs and the Hope Estate archaeological site. Museums in Marigot and Philipsburg document the island's history, while the Marigot Market offers local produce and crafts. Grand Case is known for its restaurants, and places like the Butterfly Farm and Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary provide encounters with wildlife.
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