Best Arts and Culture Places 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."

"This custom-built studio educates some of Australia’s most promising up-and-coming designers in the areas of ceramics, glass, furniture, jewellery and metalwork, and the stylish exhibition space showcased plenty of their finest creations. The JamFactory has a gallery in Adelaide just off North Terrace, as well as Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley."

"JamFactory’s studios, galleries and shop are located on Morphett Street Adelaide, in the heart of the west end creative precinct. 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Galleries, Museums and Collections"

"Jam Factory Contemporary Craft & Design is one of Adelaide's most prestigious galleries. A visit to this arts and cultural center is a must for anyone ..."

"Waymouth Street’s Gallery boasts the largest rooftop garden in Adelaide. Right in the heart of the CBD, the sail-shaded watering hole attracts a strong after-work drinks crowd who flock there for excellent views and cocktails. Sipping a crisp wine under the canopy as the sun drops in the west, you’ll feel on top of the world."

"We have grown up surrounded by the great Australian desert which has been lived in and navigated by Aboriginal people for so long."

"If you are interested in learning more about Aboriginal artists and their artwork, you have come to the perfect place. This is where you will find an extensive collection of Aboriginal paintings and carvings. They also have Didgeridoos and Boomerangs on display."

"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"

"GAGPROJECTS is all about challenging art disciplines, exploring different mediums and revelling in the conceptual. Representing 26 artists, they focus on promoting the best local and national talent and extend invitations to only select international creators. They have a variety of social and educational projects outside the art field as well as owning a project space in Berlin called Phasmid Studios."

"The space formerly known as the Greenaway Art Gallery was established in a stylishly converted Kent Town warehouse in 1991 before expanding abroad in 2008 and opened a second venue in Berlin. The objective of director Paul Greenaway has always been to promote the very best local talent, helping to connect promising contemporary artists with institutions and private collectors."

"Southwest Contemporary has that Instagrammable neon sign and a sleek interior. It’s a small, minimalist exhibition space with only five projects per year, and is dedicated to exhibiting artists whose work isn’t getting recognition elsewhere. The practise is edgy, experimental, and curated by two seasoned artists who wanted a gallery space with the freedom and liberty to display the art and artists they wanted to show."

"If you're in town and in need of a feed, you're in luck, particularly if you're a carnivore. Along the main strip of Hahndorf, there are loads of German style pubs and most will have some sort of traditional beer style on tap, often an import such as Weihenstephan or Hofbräu. The Haus is a little different from the rest, however, a little classier than some and with tap and bottle lists that are quite impressive, balancing local, interstate and European beers."

"How does an old-time Adelaide city pub survive the small-bar onslaught?. Divide and conquer: the Kings Head cordoned-off a quadrant of its floor space and opened a wine bar. Sip a shiraz here, or wander into the..."

"The place is perfect for those who want to enjoy some great meals and some amazing music. The background music played here is really amazing. There is a great choice of beers to choose from."

"Casinos are something which are not popular everywhere and you might not find them easily. But Adelaide has its own casino so why not take advantage of it and try out your luck!. Adelaide Casino has both table games as well as machine games."

"The Adelaide Casino offers guests one of the finest gaming and entertainment experiences in Australia. Located within the magnificently restored Adelaide Railway Station in the. North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia"

"The District at SkyCity brings together all venues on Level 1; live entertainment, the Pirate Life microbrewery, the Sports Bar, Poker Zone and Bistro, in one unique venue"

"Hidden amidst the inner Adelaide suburb of Stepney, Little Bang Brewing has everything Adelaidians could ask for in a brewery fit for your next craft-beer drinking session. Its large open-air courtyard is perfect for a sunny day or a starry night. With beers including their debut brew the 10.1% ABV Galactopus, Little Bang Brewing Co.’s range is equally extensive as it is enticing."

"Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in suburban Stepney. It's a warehouse set-up, with a sunny beer..."

"There’s plenty of delicious food to enjoy at the Rob Roy Hotel on Halifax Street, ranging from pasta and pizza to pub classics and sweet treats. Families can enjoy burgers, nachos, salad, pork tenderloins, schnitzels, sandwiches, parmigiana, lasagna, apple crumble, sundaes, and heaps more. Takeaway is also available."

"Indulge in an all-you-can-eat experience including tapas like butter chicken and slider burgers or opt for a three-course set menu."

"Follow the signs to the historic German town of Hahndorf and you'll discover a beer haven. Clean lagers, estery wheats and malty dunkels line the streets, served alongside hearty meats, pretzels and sauerkraut; Hahndorf is a little taste of Germany in South Australia. While the operation released its first beers in 2005, it was in 2011 that Gulf Brewing Company moved in to join the Germans and started pouring beers for the many tourists that visit every year."

"Crack Kitchen is a cafe, roastery & specialty coffee brewer all-in-one who are at the very top of their game; you’ll always leave totally satisfied. Throw in some of the best brunch in town and you’re onto a real winner here."