Australia Tourist AttractionsSouth Australian Museum, Adelaide
Founded in 1856, the South Australian Museum offers five floors of fascinating exhibits to visitors that reveal many different stories. There are both rotating and permanent galleries in the museum to help educate and inform visitors, and they are a tribute to the quality and breadth of the South Australian Museum's scientific research.
Permanent galleries in the museum include:
Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery, Ground Floor & Level 1
Fossils Gallery, Level 3
Opalised Fossils Gallery, Level 3
World Mammals Gallery, Ground Floor
Minerals Gallery, Level 3
Megafauna Gallery, Level 3
Ancient Egyptian Room, Level 3
Pacific Cultures Gallery, Level 1 North
South Australian Biodiversity Gallery, Level 2
Mawson Gallery, Level 3
Take advantage of the self-guided museum tours or the free guided tours to learn about the secrets and stories of the museum and to learn even more about the diverse collections. The museum also holds special events and lecture series for those who want to delve further into a particular topic of study. When visiting Adelaide, the South Australian Museum is the perfect place to go to learn more about the art, culture and people of South Australia.
Hours and Admission
Open Daily 10am-5pm
Except Good Friday and Christmas Day
Admission is Free
Special Events and Lecture Series May Charge a Fee
South Australian Museum Address and Contact Information
South Australian Museum
North Terrace
Adelaide
South Australia
08 8207 7500
08 8203 9805