About
Fort Nieuw Amsterdam sits in the Paramaribo District of Suriname, on the north coast of South America, where the Suriname and Commewijne rivers meet. It is also known as Fort New Amsterdam. The fort dates from the 18th century and is now kept as an open-air museum and heritage site.
What you will see
The site is built around its military past. Visitors can look at cannons and other military artifacts, and walk among the fort's structures while taking in its setting on the river confluence. Exhibits trace the colonial history of the place, giving context to the era when the fort was built and used.
What kind of visit it makes
- A museum visit outdoors, suited to those interested in colonial and military history
- A slower walk among cannons and old fortifications, with the rivers in view
- A stop that pairs well with a wider day exploring the Paramaribo area
Because the fort is open-air, it is worth dressing for the weather and allowing time to read the exhibits at your own pace. To check current arrangements before you travel, you can call the site on +597 372-334.
Fort Nieuw Amsterdam is a good choice for travellers who want to understand Suriname's colonial past through its landscape and relics, and who are happy to combine a historic site with the rivers and city that surround it.
