Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Adelaide

"To soak up a new adventure and the mind is constantly developing every single day. Use this to learn about a historical secret society in Australia, The Secret Order of Quill and Compass. This society has been around for hundreds of years and has members who were known for being intellectual rebels and free thinkers throughout Australian history."

"brings together a huge collection of aboriginal artifacts, Melanesian exhibits, and natural history items. The museum has attained International recognition for its ethographic collections."

"The Art Gallery of SA has various exhibitions and programs on throughout the year to ensure even the youngest child can appreciate art. Kids will love visiting the Studio, a hands on activity space that is changed regularly to reflect whatever exhibitions are on at the gallery. If you are around on the weekend check out their START at the Gallery program which is held on the first Sunday of each month."

"Tandanya — a Kaurna word meaning ‘place of the red kangaroo’ — is the oldest Aboriginal-owned and operated arts centre, with almost three decades under its belt. Located on Grenfell St in the East End of the city, the museum is an interactive arts space that promotes the art and story-telling of Australia’s First Peoples. 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, +61 8 8224 3200"

"Gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture at Tandanya, whose name means ‘place of the red kangaroo’ in the traditional Kaurna language. At Australia’s oldest Aboriginal-owned and managed arts center you can learn about Indigenous culture through visual art, music, and storytelling. Price: FreeHours: 10 am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday."

"Hawke Building at the University of SA|© Bilby / Wikimedia Commons. Occupying the ultra-modern Hawke Building of the University of South Australia’s city west campus, the Samstag Museum is named after a former UniSA professor who bequeathed a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991. Today, the gallery is one of the top university art museums in the country, priding itself on an envelope-pushing program of cutting-edge exhibitions."

"One of Australia’s leading university art museums, you’re guaranteed access to some of the freshest creative minds out there. Presenting a changing exhibitions program of contemporary visual art from South Australia University, the curators have broad interest alongside educational value in mind. Hawke Building, City West campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide"

"Samstag Museum of Art is one of the University of South Australia’s leading creative centres. 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Galleries, Museums and Collections"

"Part gallery, part historical museum; the foundation was established in 1999 and holds an exceptional collection of antiques, paintings and objets d’art accumulated and preserved for future generations. Check out the website for the latest exhibition information and for a taste of the antique treats you can expect on your visit. 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide"

"The grounds of Flinders University|© Cyberjunkie / Wikimedia Commons. This is another university gallery worth visiting, with a city gallery on North Terrace as well as an appointment-only museum on campus in Bedford Park. FUAM maintains the university’s extensive collection of historic and contemporary art, curating a dynamic program of eight exhibitions per year."

"Popular for its vegetarian cuisine, Two-Bit Villains (TBV) burst onto the Adelaide food scene at the right time. With an atmosphere that’s quirky and one-of-a-kind, TBV is perhaps known best for their handcrafted sodas – and deservedly so!. Made completely with real fruit and spices, your first taste will leave you craving for more."

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"Shop 19 Marina Pier, HOLDFAST SHORES, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia Holdfast Bay, Metropolitan Adelaide, Glenelg, South Australia. Phone: +61 8 8294 7983"

"SA’s home of the ‘bronut’, which is essentially a brown (read: Nutella) donut, this French-style bakery churns out flakey croissants, brioche, loaves and scrolls. The secret to their flake-perfect pastries is in their ingredients – they use South Australian butter and all-local fruits in their pastries. 13 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood"