What you’ll do

The Cultural Experience is a fascinating way to soak up the local culture of Bonaire.

Visit Mangazina di Rei, the former King’s storehouse (1824), where the provisions for the government slaves were stored. You will enjoy seeing the stories of our cultural heritage come to life, learn how to build a cactus fence and play on traditional instruments used to celebrate the year’s good harvest.

This is a social impact experience where 100% of what you pay for this experience goes to Cultural Park & Learning Centre Mangazina di Rei for the educational activities of children and vulnerable groups.

Meet your Host, Izain

In order to achieve our objectives, it is necessary that all employees work in a specific way. For Mangazina di Rei this means the Kunuku Lifestyle way, which stands for respect for the Creator, respect for nature, developing talents, living life to its fullest and creating experiences that allow you to experience the culture of Bonaire. When employees enjoy working together, the organization is more likely to achieve its goals for the community. In English we say ‘It’s a pleasure working with you’. Every letter in the word ‘Pleasure’ stands for a quality that the staff must possess. These qualities are: Passionate, Leading, Energetic, Active, Studious, Unitable, Respectful and Effective.

Stay781317
Stay781317
2022-07-09
Leuk cultuur event Toevallig de verkiezing van de Miss Teen 2022 meegemaakt. Leuke jeugdband met lokale muziek en zang, drankjes en fantastische outfit van de meiden. Superaardige mensen allemaal.
Karen M
Karen M
2022-04-10
So happy to have found this gem of information while driving through Rincon! What a gem to find while driving through Rincon! The museum is well stocked with items and information that answers a lot of questions about the history of Bonaire and the culture. I was surprised it was all written in English but it was explained to me that people who speak Papiamento know their history and so many other tourists (and Dutch) speak English. We were fascinated and were the only one there at the time so we really enjoyed taking our time reading and looking over everything. I plan to return for the monthly events!
parrottdize
parrottdize
2022-04-04
great guide Have been here years ago and they have added to it in that time. While the museum is small, it has various objects in it of interest. We had a very good guide that explained various objects. The guide also talked about the cactus fences and how they were constructed. Another part of the tour centered on music instruments and their history with the island.
Micky
Micky
2022-01-21
Cultureel erfgoed Als je meer over het eiland, de geschiedenis, en cultuur wilt weten moet je hier echt naartoe.. ik denk dat het normaal drukker is (pre Covid) en meer activiteiten zijn die nu niet kunnen waardoor je nog meer sfeer proeft. Desalniettemin is dit een cultuur triple wat je aan een bezoek bij Bonaire hoort te doen. Als Nederlander mag je naast genieten van het fantastisch Caribisch gebied, maar eens stukje bewustwording/ confrontatie met het koloniaal verleden is ook op zijn plaats.
Kaui rocks.
Kaui rocks.
2022-01-13
Worthwhile museum General displays showing a broad section of life. Individual guides showed musical instruments which we played to music. A lot of fun. Showed us how the cacti fenced were made. And background of the history of slavery in Bonaire. Friendly and informed guides
Nicole P
Nicole P
2021-12-22
Fun and interesting Lots of interesting information and fun activities to do.Our tourguide was very enthousiastic and had lots of knowledge to share.
Mark A
Mark A
2021-11-09
Good to go to Please visit this is very small but so important to learn about the heritage of this wonderful island the staff were friendly and knowledgeable Would say it is worth the visit the guise Easy” was great
Anthony
Anthony
2020-12-30
Insightful and diverse exhibition Great fixed exhibition, I really got a wonderful and insightful glimpse into the history and culture of the island. The exhibition covers a large variety of elements on the island from Geology, Flora and Fauna, Local Musical Instruments, interesting facts about Bonaire just after WW II and a look into the unique fusion of cultures that created the architectural designs on the island. A must to visit if you on the island! It will enrich your experience and understanding of Bonaire.
Hmso
Hmso
2020-08-18
Leuke ervaring Leuk museum met allerlei bijzonderheden over Bonaire. Veel geleerd over de natuur en cultuur van het eiland. De gids was erg aardig en heeft ons van alles verteld.

Contact

Location: Mangazina di Rei
Blvd. Miguel A. Pourier z/n
Rincon, BONAIRE CN
Phone:(+599) 786 2101
E-mail: info@mangazinadirei.org