Fodor's Expert Review Seven Arches Museum and Gallery

Charlotte Amalie Notable Building

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

This restored 18th-century home is a striking example of classic Danish–West Indian architecture. There seem to be arches everywhere—seven to be exact—all supporting a "welcoming arms" staircase that leads to the second floor and the flower-framed front doorway. The Danish kitchen is a highlight: it's housed in a separate building away from the main house, as were all cooking facilities in the early days (for fire prevention). Inside the house you can see mahogany furnishings and gas lamps and brightly colored abstract canvases painted by the museum's curator, a local artist.

Notable Building

Quick Facts

18A-B Dronningens Gade
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas  00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

340-774–9295

www.sevenarchesmuseum.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $5 donation, By appointment only

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