Dias Museum Complex - Mossel Bay. The Place where cultures and nature meets - Mossel Bay, the historical capital of South Africa. Open All year round except Christmas & Good Friday.
The Bartolomeu Dias museum complex was officially opened on 3 February 1989, however the Mossel Bay museum industry can be traced back to the 1960´s when the Mossel Bay museum was first opened. The museum later became known as the Post Tree museum complex before being renamed again in 1989.
The Dias Museum Complex is situated near the beach, shops, restaurants, banks and the tourist information centre. Inside the Maritime Museum is a shop where postcards, stamps, books, souvenirs and small gifts can be bought. If you would like a tour guide to accompany you, it needs to be arranged prior to your visit.