Of Portuguese origin, it is one of only four in the world. The museum also houses many artifacts related to the area's marine heritage. Don't forget to get your picture taken by the enlarged replica of the astrolabe next to the town hall. It will probably be around lunch time now, so why not try some of the local cuisine from one of the restaurants nearby. There is a great chance that you'll come upon local actors performing plays that depict the history of the South West Coast and Newfoundland.
Performances usually run mid-afternoon and early evening.
Then take a stroll on the Marine Boardwalk, which offers great views of the harbour. This is also an opportunity to 'spark up a yarn' with locals as they tend to their boats, they are always glad to share a story or two about the area. The rest of your afternoon can be used to go horseback riding on the Grand Bay West Beach, where you will discover some of the largest sand dunes in Newfoundland. This may be a surprise to some, but here on the South West Coast we have some of the best beaches you will ever find. You could also spend time strolling the beaches of Grand Bay West and Cape Ray.