Saamaka Maroon Museum incl. Entrance (Suriname)
- Pikin Slee, Upper Suriname
Price
€ 20 per person, including entrance, to be booked with a Danpaati package as soon as there are 4 or more participants. A whole boat costs €95, plus €10 per person entrance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Saamaka Maroon Museum?
The Saamaka Maroon Museum in the village of Pikin Slee shows the history, customs and culture of the Saramaccan Maroons. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who are the Saramaccan Maroons?
The Saramaccans are a Maroon people in Suriname: descendants of enslaved Africans who fled at the end of the 17th/beginning of the 18th century and settled along the Upper Suriname. (Source: Wikipedia)
Is the entrance included?
Yes, the entrance to the museum is included in this excursion.
From how many people and at what price?
€ 20 per person including entrance, bookable as an add-on to a Danpaati package as soon as there are 4 or more participants. A whole boat costs € 95, plus € 10 per person entrance.
Where is the museum?
In the village of Pikin Slee on the Upper Suriname River.
What is there to see?
The history, customs, wood carving and daily life of the Saramaccan Maroons.
What is Pikin Slee?
Pikin Slee is a Saramaccan village on the Upper Suriname River, known for its wood carving and the Saamaka Maroon Museum. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do I get there?
By boat from the lodge; the excursion can be added to a Danpaati package.
Can I hire the whole boat?
Yes, a whole boat costs € 95.00, plus € 10.00 per person entrance.
What are the Saramaccan Maroons known for artistically?
Above all for their wood carving, which is extensively displayed in the museum.
Highlights
- Visit to the Saamaka Maroon Museum in Pikin Slee
- History and culture of the Saramaccan Maroons
- Wood carving and the daily life of the area
- Admission included
Tips
Additional information
- Category: Culture & history
- Visited location: Saamaka Maroon Museum, Pikin Slee (Upper Suriname)
- Including: Entrance to the museum
- Type of experience: Culture and history
- Bookable as: Add-on to a Danpaati package, from 4 participants; whole boat possible
From $23.40
Per person
Categories: Nature & Culture, Suriname
Opening hours & Booking information
Opening hours
🕘 *Monday to Saturday:* 09.00 – 18.00
❌ *Sunday:* Closed
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