Free Museums in Queenstown

"The South Australian Museum is an incredible space to explore housing the largest collection of Aboriginal Australian artefacts in the world, 50,000 registered fossil specimen and over four million specimens and cultural items. When visiting with kids, make sure to head to the Discovery Centre on level one. Opening Times: The Museum is open every day from 10.00 am–5.00 pm, including weekends and all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday."

"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."

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

"Spend a few hushed hours in the vaulted, parquetry-floored gallery that represents the big names in Australian art. Permanent exhibitions include Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European and North American art (20 bronze Rodins!). Progressive visiting exhibitions occupy the basement. There are free guided tours (11am and 2pm daily) and lunchtime talks (12.30pm every day except Tuesday). There's a lovely cafe out the back too."

"Located at the entrance of The Art Galley of South Australia is the 6 metre high Life of Stars Sculpture. Both during the day and the night the sculpture looks incredible and is great to photograph."

"As both Adelaide and indeed Australia’s history has been so defined by the various waves of immigrants that arrived in the country, the Migration Museum is the perfect place to head to if you want to understand more about their past. Opened in 1986, its extensive collection takes you on a fascinating journey through the ages, with artifacts, photos, and stories explaining how the state was settled. Proudly showcasing Adelaide’s multiculturalism and promoting respect and tolerance for different cultures, peoples, and languages, the museum runs lots of educational programs and is just as popular with locals as it is with tourists."

"Housed in an early colonial bluestone building that was a destitute asylum from 1850–1918 and before that, a school for Aboriginal children, Adelaide’s Migration Museum was opened in 1986 as it the oldest of its kind in the country. Exploring the Migration Museum offers visitors to explore the stories of migrants arriving in Australia – including that of my grandparents!. Opening Times: 10.00 am — 5.00 pm daily | Closed Christmas DayTicket Prices: Admission is FREE | Some events & exhibitions are chargeableAddress: 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide Website:migration.history.sa.gov.au"

"Around the corner from the South Australian Museum is the Migration Museum. Australia is such a young country and we have been very much moulded by immigration, often in waves from various cultures. This museum takes a look at everything from the First Fleet to immigrants of today."

"Named after the local Indigenous Kaurna word meaning ‘place of the red kangaroo’, Tandanya is the oldest Aboriginal-owned and operated arts centre in Australia, let alone Adelaide. Located in a handsome building on Grenfell St in the East End, the gallery has been telling the stories of Australia’s First Peoples since 1989, as well as hosting a busy program of community events and interactive exhibits."

"Detail of sedge grass Rush Mat (1989) by Aunty Ellen Trevorrow. A treasured part of the Tandanya collection currently on show as part of the Nungas and Anangu exhibition in the Kaurna Gallery. #ngarrindjeri #aboriginal #art #culture #adelaide #kaurnacountry #seeaustralia"

"The Army Museum of South Australia is housed in the original horse stables of Keswick Barracks. Operated by volunteers, mainly ex-defence force members, this Adelaide museum is open weekly so the volunteers can conduct repairs, restoration and renovations to the various exhibits and equipment on display for public viewing. Opening Times: Opens Wednesday, 6 January, 2021Ticket Prices: Family $12.00 | Adults $5.00 | Children $2.00Address: 16 Anzac Hwy, Everard Park SAWebsite:www.amosa.org.au"

"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"

"The Samstag Museum of Art is part of the University of South Australia. The gallery cannot be missed, as it lives in the stunningly modern and architectural Hawke Building in UniSA’s city west campus. Samstag is named after a former UniSA professor, who granted a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991."

"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"

"Williams Boots and clothes are sold around the world, but this world-wide brand started in a tiny suburb in Adelaide. The founder of the company started from a humble beginning of digging wells, miners to boot makers. There are several artifacts that have been donated by longtime customers of R.M."

"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"

"If you’re planning on also having your ceremony in Veale Gardens, then you will need a permit from the council, but if you’re just looking to have your photo shoot done, then no such permission is needed. Located in the southern park lands, Veale Gardens boasts beautifully manicured lawns and a man made river sweeping through the whole garden area. There are a number of different rock pools that also make for a great setting for wedding photography."

"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"

"Conveniently perched on the south end of King William Street in the city, this hidden dessert haunt boasts a huge menu. Snag a spot by the fireplace and devour desserts like crème brulee, waffles, churros and crepe cake. If you need a break from sugar (who are you?), they also have an equally delicious savoury menu."

"A destination where fellow chocoholics come together and fantasise about the beautiful dishes chocolate is used to create. For those that struggle with the syndrome of having eyes bigger than their stomach, this is where we suggest you loosen your belt buckle and truly indulge. Would you prefer the oreo brownie with cookies ice cream and milk chocolate crushed oreos, or the sago pearls cooked in coconut cream, lychee, mango coulis & coconut sorbet?"

"There’s 25 different types of Belgian hot chocolate such as butterscotch and hazelnut praline all under $7 as well as $8 frappes with flavours like Snickers or matcha. It’s also one of the best places for lunch in Adelaide, with an all-day brunch menu offering zesty guacamole and chicken on sourdough or pesto chicken paninis for under $13. But the standouts are definitely the desserts."

"Calling all chocoholics: loosen your belt buckle and dig in to a chocolate-smothered dream at North Adelaide’s Chocolatree. A lively affair with funky décor, a huge indoor mural, comfy sofas and café-style seating. Chocolatree specialises in Belgian-style, handcrafted chocolates made with fresh ingredients by an in-house chocolatier."

"The mother of dessert cafés, BracegirdlesHouse of Fine Chocolate has two locations in Adelaide, on Glenelg’s bustling Jetty Road and on Cross Road in Adelaide’s inner south. Casual and inviting, it's the perfect place to catch up with friends after dinner. All desserts are made on-site by highly talented chocolatiers, and there’s a load to choose from."