Mongui Maduro Museum

About

Mongui Maduro Museum is a beautifully preserved historic house museum located inside the 18th-century plantation estate Landhuis Rooi Catootje in Willemstad. The museum tells the story of the influential Maduro family and showcases Curaçao’s Jewish heritage, colonial history, antique furniture, rare artifacts, photographs, and personal collections gathered over generations. Visitors can walk through elegant historic rooms, explore the surrounding gardens, and discover one of the island’s most important cultural heritage sites. The museum also includes the renowned Mongui Maduro Library, home to one of the Caribbean’s most important collections focused on Curaçao history, Antilliana, and Judaica.

Landhuis Rooi Catootje

How to get there

Mongui Maduro Museum is located at Landhuis Rooi Catootje along Schottegatweg Oost in Willemstad.

Tips

• * Ideal for visitors interested in history, architecture, and Jewish heritage
• * The guided tours provide much deeper historical insight
• * Don’t miss the gardens and restored plantation surroundings
• * Great quiet cultural stop away from crowded tourist areas
• * Plan around 1–2 hours for the visit
• * Combine with nearby museums and historic districts in Willemstad
• * Perfect location for photography and heritage content