Free Museums in South Australia

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Free Museums in South Australia

South Australian Museum
South Australian Museum
4.6 (3094 ratings)4.5 (1286 ratings)
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture.
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Natural history museumMuseumsArt museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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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!"
Mentioned by Exploring South Australia
Best Adelaide Museums
"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."
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
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"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."
Art Gallery of South Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia
4.6 (2416 ratings)4.5 (1637 ratings)
19th-century gallery housing diverse collections with Australian art and important indigenous works.
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Art Gallery of South Australia is home to a collection of more than 40,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, sketches, photographs, textiles and design masterpieces sourced from every corner of the planet, attracting 780,000 visitors per year. Founded in 1881, this gallery isn’t just the state’s premier collection of art, it’s also one of the most gorgeous buildings on Adelaide’s leafy cultural boulevard — North Terrace — perched right next door to the University of Adelaide. North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, +61 8 8207 7000"
Mentioned by KIDDO Mag
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"Explore the Art Gallery of South Australia with the kids in Adelaide, with over 45,000 works of art and changing exhibitions on display, it’s a great way to introduce contemporary and historical art to your children. Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 11am-3pm, Start is a free family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment."
Migration Museum
Migration Museum
4.4 (363 ratings)4.5 (441 ratings)
Social history museum displaying exhibits on South Australia's diverse cultures & communities.
82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Local history museumMuseumsHistory Museums
Mentioned by Exploring South Australia
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"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."
Mentioned by Time Out Adelaide
Adelaide museums
"Adelaide’s Migration Museum was the first museum of its kind to be established in Australia. Built in 1986, the museum is a place to explore the many..."
Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol
4.5 (617 ratings)4.5 (267 ratings)
One of the country's longest continuously operating prisons, with history & ghost tours & a museum.
18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Heritage museumMuseumsHistorical place museumHistory Museums
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
4.5 (302 ratings)3.5 (73 ratings)
Museum dedicated to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art & culture, with frequent events.
253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Art museumMuseumsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisationAboriginal art galleryArt cafeGift shopPerforming arts theaterSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"Dedicated to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art & culture, Tandanya showcases stunning pieces from artists across Australia. If you’re tight on time and still want to surround yourself with this magical artwork, then modern technology is here for you. Their ‘Virtual Tandanya’ is a 360 experience where you can ‘walk’ around at your own pace and discover details from pieces."
Mentioned by Museum Avignon
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"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."
JamFactory
JamFactory
4.7 (174 ratings)4.5 (53 ratings)
19 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Art galleryMuseumsArts organization
Mentioned by Museum Avignon
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"These are studios built purposely to train designers and artists in glass, furniture, ceramic, metalwork, and jewellery making. While it may not be a traditional museum, its retail and exhibition space displays premium contemporary art, some of which ranks as best in Australia. The government funds the organisation, and there are also galleries at the North Terrace and Seppeltsfield where objects and arts made from the studio are put on display."
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"A creative hub of design, Jam Factory not only supports and promotes contemporary Australian Craft and Design through training and workshops – they also display it in their gallery and sell it in their shop. Focusing on ceramic work, you’re guaranteed to find something delightfully different to take home. 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide"
The David Roche Foundation
The David Roche Foundation
4.8 (90 ratings)5 (42 ratings)
241 Melbourne St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"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"
Adelaide Planetarium
Adelaide Planetarium
4.6 (20 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Building P, Mawson Lakes SA 5095, Australia
PlanetariumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Samstag Museum of Art
Samstag Museum of Art
4.7 (56 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
Hawke Building, City West campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Art museumMuseums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Art Galleries in Adelaide, Australia
"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."
Mentioned by Glam Adelaide
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"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."
R.M.Williams Percy Street
R.M.Williams Percy Street
4.4 (146 ratings)4 (7 ratings)
5 Percy St, Prospect SA 5082, Australia
Clothing storeMuseumsBoot repair shopBoot storeLeather goods storeSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by We Help Travellers Connect With Drivers For Private Tours
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"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."

Best Museums in South Australia

South Australian Museum
South Australian Museum
4.6 (3094 ratings)4.5 (1286 ratings)
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture.
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Natural history museumMuseumsArt museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
Best Things to do in Adelaide with Kids
"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!"
Mentioned by Exploring South Australia
Best Adelaide Museums
"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."
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
Things to do in Adelaide with Kids
"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."
Adelaide Planetarium
Adelaide Planetarium
4.6 (20 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Building P, Mawson Lakes SA 5095, Australia
PlanetariumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
The David Roche Foundation
The David Roche Foundation
4.8 (90 ratings)5 (42 ratings)
241 Melbourne St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by Sitchu
Adelaide's Best Art Galleries to Lose Yourself In
"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"

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in South Australia

Inflatable Zone
Inflatable Zone
3.8 (70 ratings)
The Hub Recreation Centre, Park Ave, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159, Australia
Children's amusement center
Jubilee Park
Jubilee Park
4.3 (72 ratings)
15A Wellington St, Glandore SA 5037, Australia
Park
Hazelwood Park Reserve
Hazelwood Park Reserve
4.6 (153 ratings)
Hazelwood Ave, Hazelwood Park SA 5066, Australia
Park

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in South Australia

Cherry Darlings Bakehouse
Cherry Darlings Bakehouse
4.7 (467 ratings)
5 Aroha Terrace, Forestville SA 5035, Australia
Bakery
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"It’s truly exciting to see how far plant based food has come in the past years - with the options of cakes and doughnuts suited for all dietary choices. You can even treat a loved one to a truly special vegan cake: choose one, two or three tiers smothered in a mouthwatering buttercream frosting with so many flavour options that we don;t even know where to begin. Would we get peanut butter?"
Jenny's Gourmet Bakery
Jenny's Gourmet Bakery
4.3 (334 ratings)
81 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood SA 5063, Australia
Bakery
Mentioned by Sitchu
Adelaide’s Best Bakeries: Prepare for Pastry Paradise
"Jennys cakes and pastries are baked fresh every morning, meaning the second you step through the door of this charming bakery you're greeted with the scrumptious smell of freshly baked goods. Their selection will have you in a quandary as to which one to order (but then again, who says you have to order just one?). 81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood"
Mentioned by Flower Delivery Reviews
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"Jenny’s Gourmet Bakery knows that there will be times when their customers randomly crave for cake that is why they make sure to create cakes that are not only suitable for fancy events but also for everyday consumption. Some of these are chocolate cakes, mud cakes, and cheesecakes."
Bakery on O'Connell
Bakery on O'Connell
4.6 (733 ratings)
128-130 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
BakeryCafeCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCatererCoffee shopCoffee storeParty plannerVegan restaurantWholesale bakery

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