Top St Maarten Arts & Design

Embark on a journey of style and comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, guided by insightful narration about the landscapes and rich history of St. Maarten/St. Martin. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local artists by visiting their homes or galleries, including renowned Artist like Alexandra Minguet, Ruby Bute and Roland Richardson. Art Box Gallery, features over 20 artists from the island and the Caribbean, offering opportunities to acquire precious works of art and unique souvenirs.

Save time by pre-booking your tickets to the Sky Explorer chairlift, which takes you up to the top of Sentry Hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the island the neighboring islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barts and Anguilla. You'll also have access to the museum, which outlines the history of St. Maarten.

Take a break from St. Maarten’s beaches and enjoy an active adventure in the rainforest. Ride up to Sentry Hill on the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift, admiring the views on the way. Then, fly back down on the world’s steepest zipline—guaranteed to be a thrilling ride. Take time to explore the onsite Emilio Wilson Museum, dedicated to the area's history, too.

The first interactive Caribbean Carnival museum in the world with over 8,000 sq ft of vibrant costumes, historical instruments, and local art that brings the spirited carnival tradition to life right before your eyes.

Combine rides on the Flying Dutchman, the Schooner Ride and the Sentry Hill Zipline on this thrilling combination tour. First, ascend to St. Maarten's highest point on the Sky Explorer for excellent views, then zoom down the mountain on the Flying Dutchmen. Head back up the mountain and clip on to the Sentry Hill Zipline to get views over the island. Finish up with an inner tube ride down the mountain on the Schooner Ride.

Get to know some of the local artists on the island of St. Maarten during this half-day small-group tour. Visit both the French and Dutch sides and discover the eclectic artworks of four artists of your choice. Explore the galleries and studios and learn about each artist’s process as you chat with them. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and homemade banana bread at one of the stops.

Discover the local art scene of St. Maarten on this half-day mural tour in the capital city of Philipsburg. Explore the city streets with a guide and discover some of the island's street art and murals. Snap photos in front of the colorful art and help support and promote the local artists and businesses in the less-visited areas of Philipsburg. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

St Maarten – St Martin has a unique and fascinating cultural heritage, our local identity. One Island, One People! Our cultural heritage is rich with generational lessons of flora and fauna, food and drink, music and dance, language and trade. As Sint Maarteners, we have much to be proud of. The history of our people is embedded in the stories of our ancestors, the music and dance of our souls, the food and the remedies of our soil, and the occupation of our hands. The cultural heritage of a nation or region is not solely composed of monuments and museum collections, but also of living intangible expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants. Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) has been recognized because of its value to the people of every nation, creed and tongue. Our half day Cultural Heritage Tour is very informative, for the mind, the body, the eyes as well as the taste buds.