Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory & Store

Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory & Store in Hato offers visitors an introduction to Aruba’s long connection with aloe vera. Aruba Aloe was founded in 1890 and continues to grow and hand-harvest aloe on its fields in Hato. The museum, factory and store bring this history together at one location, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about the plant and see how it progresses from the field into finished products.

Inside the museum, visitors can learn about the history of Aruba Aloe and see traditional tools and methods associated with aloe-based care. An audiovisual presentation provides additional background, while exhibits include classic Aruba Aloe products in historic packaging. The experience connects the company’s history with the wider story of aloe cultivation in Aruba.

The factory portion provides a closer look at production. Visitors can see stages that include the aloe cutting room, testing laboratory, filling, packing and storage areas. The experience also covers aloe harvesting and demonstrates how aloe is filleted by hand. Aruba Aloe offers its Factory & Museum Tour free of charge.

Guided tours are offered in English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento, and Aruba Aloe states that tours are held regularly throughout the day. Visitors who prefer to explore independently may also do so. Because published opening and tour hours currently differ between official Aruba Aloe pages, visitors should verify the latest hours directly with Aruba Aloe before their visit.

After exploring the museum and factory, visitors can browse the on-site Aruba Aloe store. The store carries the company’s skin care, hair care and sun care products and may feature exclusive in-store offers. Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory & Store is located at Pitastraat 115 in Oranjestad, Aruba.