South Australian Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The South Australian Museum is renowned for its world-class natural history and cultural collections.

The Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material, with over 3,000 artefacts on display, and the culturally significant Yuendumu Doors. The South Australian Biodiversity Gallery brings into sharp focus the land and marine wildlife of South Australia, with touch screens, interactive elements and a wealth of information.

Other galleries include the 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 direct access to the collections, with staff available for identification of objects and assistance with research.

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

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 COVID Clean Practicing Business National Trust

Rates

Free Entry

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