Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
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Andre H
Cape Town, South Africa548 contributions
Mar 2023
We found it a bit difficult to find the place as there are renovations happening around the area currently & then the sign on the gate was totally confusing saying authorised staff only.
With the assistance a the security guard we managed to find our way in , cost R30pp.
The centrepiece is obviously the main attraction and the replica boat is still in very good condition. You able to access the upper & lower decks , good for a few pics
It is a small museum with lots of bits of information to read & some artefacts . If you enjoy history then you could easily spend a few hrs here.
Outside there are also a few places to view , post office tree & boot , fountain &some old cottages. Also some nice views of the Mossel Bay beach
With the assistance a the security guard we managed to find our way in , cost R30pp.
The centrepiece is obviously the main attraction and the replica boat is still in very good condition. You able to access the upper & lower decks , good for a few pics
It is a small museum with lots of bits of information to read & some artefacts . If you enjoy history then you could easily spend a few hrs here.
Outside there are also a few places to view , post office tree & boot , fountain &some old cottages. Also some nice views of the Mossel Bay beach
Written March 9, 2023
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Ruletjie
Wolmaransstad, South Africa714 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We enjoyed visiting this museum with our family. There is a variety to see and the museum is very well maintained. The history and information on marine life was very interesting and well preserved. The life size replica of the ship is awesome to see and to learn more about SA’s history. There is so much to see and do and entrance was only R40 pp. We recommend this activity!
Written January 9, 2020
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MyHoliday1304
Johannesburg, South Africa23 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Me and my family from
England went to museum. We found
it a sight for sore eyes. The water in the tanks were dirty, some tanks unkept, no fresh flowers where they show the plants in the area, just 2 dead
plants, the rest empty. Apart from wooden painted fish and a few shells, it was only Dias’s ship that was interesting. No story around it to make in interesting or worth to look at.
As someone who lives in the area, our most beautiful part of the country, that
museum needs an urgent upgrade. It is a shame to see it and how little was done to make this wonderful history into something worth visiting. I would say to people do not even waste your
time or the little entrance fee!
England went to museum. We found
it a sight for sore eyes. The water in the tanks were dirty, some tanks unkept, no fresh flowers where they show the plants in the area, just 2 dead
plants, the rest empty. Apart from wooden painted fish and a few shells, it was only Dias’s ship that was interesting. No story around it to make in interesting or worth to look at.
As someone who lives in the area, our most beautiful part of the country, that
museum needs an urgent upgrade. It is a shame to see it and how little was done to make this wonderful history into something worth visiting. I would say to people do not even waste your
time or the little entrance fee!
Written December 28, 2023
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ekholland27
Amersfoort, The Netherlands447 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Only R20 entrance the museum has different outbuildings to offer and the old post tree. Ship is interesting, full scale inside one other buildings. Because of rain and closing time we didn’t have time to visit everything
Written February 3, 2020
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Matthew B
Dallas, TX15 contributions
Jan 2020
Fascinating little museum. Great for kids and adults. Gives a good overview not only of the history of Mossel Bay, but a larger view of naval exploration. Very cheap but be sure to buy a ticket for the ship, which is a major highlight. Secure parking.
Written February 13, 2020
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pabloInGamba
Iloilo Province, Philippines107 contributions
Jul 2022
Although not big, this museum is a must-do in Mosselbaai. The layout is very clear and tells you all about the history, from Diaz up to today. That boat in the museum is just amazing. Unbelievable that so many people sailed around the world in a wooden vessel not much bigger than a dingy.
Written September 25, 2022
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Pete-n-Suzie
Surrey333 contributions
Mar 2020
If this is no. 5 of 32 the rest must be pretty ropey. This museum is important for SA and the replica ship pretty impressive. The crews must have been mad to sail that far in such a tiny ship. The rest of the museum didn't hold that much for me except how they got the ship into the museum.
Written March 23, 2020
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Jo K
Worcester, UK8,836 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very friendly staff. Very cheap to get in too…. Some of other ships passengers got in for free..
This is where the post box milkwood tree 🌳 is, so don’t miss that. Also there is a gate at the bottom where you can walk to santos beach.
The shell 🐚 museum was a bit sad though.
This is where the post box milkwood tree 🌳 is, so don’t miss that. Also there is a gate at the bottom where you can walk to santos beach.
The shell 🐚 museum was a bit sad though.
Written February 10, 2024
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Rajesh S
Mumbai, India28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
In nozzle bay combine fun with history and learn about portuguese visit to south africa india japan etc . Replica of ship and other time attracts . Must see for one hour.
Written January 22, 2020
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Wombling_Free_7548
Bristol, UK2,111 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Undergoing renovation at the moment so not everything is open. Still able to see the famous post box tree, and buy a stamped postcard to send from the post box. Great views of the bay too.
Written September 29, 2023
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