Front Street and Back Street, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Shopping, Dinning, Cultural, Romantic Walk

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Front Street 19A Planet Paradise, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who would expect to find Darth Vader, Pinhead from HELLRAISER and Riddley Scott's ALIEN in St Maarten? But this unprecedented showcase has that and a whole lot more. There are displays that span six decades of movie making, relics from THE TERMINATOR, MEN IN BLACK and even THE MALTISE FALCAN. There's also an incredible collection of lifecasts, the actual faces of Hollywood stars, From Bogart & Brando, though Sean Connery & Jack Nicholson to Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolle. The collection is extended to include famous historical figures too… the actual faces of Abraham Lincoln, (cast 3 months before his assassination), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, (cast in. 1778 and 1783 respectively by french sculptor Jean Antoine Houden), and death masks of both Oliver Cromwell, (1658) and Vladimir Lenin (1924). The Exhibit is the brainchild of Hollywood creature effects wizard Nick Maley, known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for the STAR WARS sagas. If you don't know who Nick is, just google his name. He made over 50 movies, including SUPERMAN, HIGHLANDER, KRULL & LIFEFORCE, worked with Hollywood legends like Sean Connery, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Harrison Ford, (you will see them all in the exhibit), was featured in CINEMAX and HBO specials, won a place in THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS and was nominated for an EMMY. Nick shares his professional perspective on the making of famous movies via DVD and, if you are lucky enough to find him there, he will dedicate purchases from the Yoda Guy Shop and do photos with customers. The Shop sells signed movie memorabilia, posters, antique STAR WARS comics, behind the scene photos and storyboards… unique autographed slices of STAR WARS history that become a legacy to pass on through the family. There's also Nick's celebrated Caribbean artwork, (exhibited in galleries in 18 countries and toured the world with UNESCO. Nick and his wife Gloria have created the Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation, a not for profit group to oversee the Exhibit's development. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to support the museum and visit a STAR WARS celebrity. It is recommended on all major cruise lines as a MUST SEE for art and movie fans.

Octavius L. Richardson Road, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Front Street, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Great Bay near Great Bay and Little Bay, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Voorstraat 51, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Bobby's Marina Village, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Front St 7 Wathey Square, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

This small museum, in a converted 1800s house, covers the culture and history of the island.

J. Yrausquin Boulevard Dr. AC Wathey Cruise Pier, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Canoe Shell Rd., Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

The unofficial town center, featuring an 18th-century courthouse and a tourist information booth.

Great Bay, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten

The Evolution of Waterplay providing fun for all ages 6+ to enjoy! An open water adventure playground which will give you an experience you will never forget! Laughter and great memories will be made, not to mention the good workout you will have! Set within 1400 square meters of the cool Caribbean Sea; come beat the heat with us! Pricing: $25 per person for 2 hours of fun! Minimum age: 6 (no max) All children 6-12 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult at all times (ratio 1:2. Open 7 days a week 10am-6pm.