In November of this year, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean presented the renovation of the Kalamarí module, a space designed under the “Decolonial” theory to highlight the history and culture of the Caribs, a people of navigators who dominated the inland sea of the continent, known today as the Caribbean Sea.
The project, led by the museum’s maintenance team, included the design and construction of an immersive experiential module in the “Cartagena in the Caribbean Sea” room. This effort involved a physical and conceptual restructuring of the existing module, transforming it into an experience that allows visitors to connect with the Caribbean culture of Kalamarí before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
The new module offers a multi-sensory experience where cultural elements, previously represented only with text and images, are now perceived through spatial, sound and tactile effects. Among the highlights is the representation of “Amanaroka,” the serpent goddess creator of the Caribs, which comes to life in this immersive environment.
With this renovation, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean reaffirms its commitment to narrate history from more inclusive perspectives and to offer the public innovative experiences that enrich their understanding of the past.
