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The best museums in Suriname in October 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Suriname, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Suriname, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Suriname.

Looking for the best museums in Suriname? These are the best ones:

  1. Paramaribo Zoo1

    Paramaribo Zoo

     Parimaribo
    The Paramaribo Zoo, the only zoo in Suriname, was opened in May 1972. It is conveniently located adjacent to the Cultuurtuin in Rainville, Paramaribo. This location makes it an accessible destination for tourists visiting the city.
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  3. The Koto Museum2

    The Koto Museum

     Parimaribo
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Neotropical Butterfly Park3

    Neotropical Butterfly Park

     Lelydorp
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  5. Fort Zeelandia4

    Fort Zeelandia

     Parimaribo
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  6. Surinaams Museum5

    Surinaams Museum

     Noord
    The Surinaams Museum is situated at Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 in Fort Zeelandia, Paramaribo, Suriname. This location is significant as it is the site where British and Dutch colonists first arrived in Suriname, making it a place of historical importance.
     4.9
    History & Anthropology History

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