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The museum contains a large collection of historical objects such as furniture, artifacts, and a traditional Curaçaoan kitchen. The objects date from the 18th until the early 20th century. There is a large collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings. The basement contains an exhibition of the
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on the grounds with trees and plants which have become rare on Curaçao. The sculpture garden contains statues of the freedom fighters
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