South Australian Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The South Australian Museum has five floors and endless history and objects to discover. From the first signs of early complex life to the most
comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world, there is something for everyone at the Museum.

Galleries include South Australian Biodiversity, Pacific Cultures, Megafauna, Opalised Fossils, Polar, Ediacaran, Minerals and the Ancient Egyptian Room.

The ever-popular Discovery Centre on level one contains a wealth of information and many drawers to open and explore, not to mention the much-loved working bee hive! The Centre is open 10:30am-2:30pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

A vibrant program of temporary exhibitions includes the prestigious biennial Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, the stunning annual Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition and summer blockbuster events that are always a big hit.

Located on North Terrace the South Australian Museum is easily accessible by tram, train and bus. Carparking on Kintore Avenue and across the road in Wilson carpark is also available.

Facilities

Cafe Conference/Convention Facilities Interactive Centre Interpretive Centre Lockers Non Smoking Parents Room Picnic Area Public Telephone Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Activities

Walks

Disabled Assistance

An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).

Indigenous Culture

Indigenous themes and/or interpretation

Membership

Australian Museums and Galleries Association Tourism Industry Council of SA

Accreditation

Australian Tourism Accreditation National Trust

Rates

Free Entry

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