The small Dutch Windward Island of Saba is home to two small, yet very interesting museums. Each can be seen in under and hour, so don’t plan the whole day around either one.

These include the Harry L. Johnson Museum, which is housed in the 160-year old cottage that was owned by the former captain. The museum includes numerous possessions from Captain Johnson, including an array of Victorian Era furnishings, as well as artifacts from Amerindian archeological sites from across the island. This museum is open Monday through Friday.

The Major Osmar Ralph Simmons Museum is actually a new museum, which houses a collection of everyday objects, including various mahogany furniture, early telephones and other objects that are presented with historical relevance. Check with the tourist office for hours.

In addition to the museums, the island of Saba’s big attraction is Mount Scenery, which is a semi-dormant volcano. This is the highest point in the Dutch Kingdom, and the last eruption was in 1640. There are numerous opportunities to hike to the top of Mount Scenery, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding Caribbean, and will let you see the other Windward Islands including nearby St. Maarten.