[citation needed] It is also required to contribute to the economic growth of the area by attracting visitors from various parts of the world who end up spending their money in the local businesses.

Many people who travel via Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and vice versa come to Mossel Bay to see the museum.

Cultural History Museum: The heritage of Mossel Bay – the district and its people from pre-historic times until today.

The building houses a life-size replica of the ship that was used by Bartolomeu Dias and his crew when they landed in Mossel Bay 1488.

In collaboration with local governmental and non-governmental organisations, the Dias Museum host eight commemorative days’ celebrations per year.

All the staff members at Dias Museum are mandated to check the displayed collection all the time to ensure that artifacts are safe.

[citation needed] The public access to the museum collection has improved as a monthly temporary display program allows visitors to see also the stored artifacts.

The Caravel, Post Office Tree, Aquarium and the museum's ethno-botanical garden and Braille trail are some of the most popular exhibits.