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"One of the most visited in Australia and definitely among the top 10 things to do in Adelaide. With five floors of exhibits covering fossils, mammals, Ancient Egypt, special exhibition spaces and more plus Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections, the SA Museum offers plenty for young and old. With so many interactive hands on activities, Myla absolutely loved it here, she particularly loved checking out the various world mammals, learning about the various South Australian biodiversity and checking out the giant squid which spans across four floors dangling in an elevator shaft!"

"The museum is right beside the Art Gallery of South Australia. If you are interested in the Australian Aboriginal culture and history, there is no better place to come than here. It houses the largest collection of artefacts focusing exclusively on the Australian Aboriginal."

"The South Australian Museum is located near North Terrace Avenue, downtown. Founded in 1856, it’s one of the oldest museum in the state. David Hearle / CC BY"

"Standing grand in the middle of North Terrace alongside many other cultural opportunities, the AGSA is must visit. Established as the National Gallery of South Australia in 1881, you can find ongoing exhibitions alongside an array of classic through to modern pieces on display. North Terrace, Adelaide"

"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... Top ChoiceMuseum in Adelaide"

"The Migration Museum is an interesting place to learn more about the people who have settled in South Australia since 1836 as well as the impact this had on the Indigenous South Australian people. Displayed throughout the museum are a range of objects, documents, photographs, video material, costume and textiles which represent South Australia’s immigration and settlement history. There are plenty of hands on activities for the kids including pull out drawers, computer interactives which bring stories to life and fascinating Detective Trails of discovery you can pursue through the exhibition galleries!"

"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"

"There are immigration museums all over the world these days – Ellis Island’s offering in New York is probably the most famous – but Adelaide’s Migration Museum was the first of its kind anywhere on Earth when it opened in 1986. The facility promotes multiculturalism by tracing the social history of the generations of new arrivals that have made such immense contributions to South Australian society."

"It is an aboriginal owned and operated art centre, the oldest of its kind. It has been in operation for almost three decades, and the museum displays interactive exhibition dealing with the stories of the First people."

"They are doing some works on the tram lines while closed, and are looking forward to opening again early in 2021 with more great attractions. Located in the northern suburb of St Kilda, the Tramway Museum is staffed entirely by volunteers. The museum is dedicated to the history of trams in Adelaide, but it does also include some trams from interstate."

"Up until 1957, Adelaide had an extensive network of trams spider-webbing out from the city into the suburbs. Then costs, an ageing fleet and public transport myopia got the better of the politicians and all the..."

"Adelaide is home to the oldest surviving clipper ship in the world, the City of Adelaide. Five years older than London’s famous Cutty Sark, the City of Adelaide was built in 1864 and made 23 return trips from England to South Australia, with an estimated 250,000 Australians being able to trace their ancestry to the famous ship. The City of Adelaide was moved to its final destination in Port Adelaide’s Dock 2 in November 2019, and it is now open for self-guided tours."

"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"

"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"

"Dedicated to upmarket shopping, the Burnside Village has more than 100 shops in it including South Australia’s first Zara store, along with other high-end retailers including Carla Zampatti, Lululemon, Dymocks and Calvin Klein."

"Karsa Massage & Day Spa is a highly recommended spa in Adelaide CBD. If you are in search of the perfect getaway where you can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul – this is an excellent choice for you. Here, you will meet a team of friendly and experienced masseurs. You can choose from their wide range of Thai massages, anti-stress massages, remedial massages, and many more."

"The Migration Museum is an interesting place to learn more about the people who have settled in South Australia since 1836 as well as the impact this had on the Indigenous South Australian people. Displayed throughout the museum are a range of objects, documents, photographs, video material, costume and textiles which represent South Australia’s immigration and settlement history. There are plenty of hands on activities for the kids including pull out drawers, computer interactives which bring stories to life and fascinating Detective Trails of discovery you can pursue through the exhibition galleries!"

"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"

"There are immigration museums all over the world these days – Ellis Island’s offering in New York is probably the most famous – but Adelaide’s Migration Museum was the first of its kind anywhere on Earth when it opened in 1986. The facility promotes multiculturalism by tracing the social history of the generations of new arrivals that have made such immense contributions to South Australian society."