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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"

"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."

"The State Library of South Australia, located on North Terrace, is the official library of South Australia. It is the largest public research library in the state with a collection focus on South Australian information, and general reference material for information and research purposes. The building now known as the Mortlock Wing was opened on 18 December 1884 as a Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery for the colony of South Australia with 23,000 books and a staff of three."

"Just a friendly reminder that the #NationalRailwayMuseum #PortAdelaide is open every day except Christmas Day, from 10am to 4:30pm. Perfect place to spend some time during the summer break!. #MuseumFun #Railways #FamilyEntertainment"

"This museum is the Australia biggest undercover railway museum. It has over 100 exhibits that deal with the history of Australia and the state railway operations. It was opened in 1970 and relocated to its current location in 1988."

"The Museum of Classical Archaeology has more than 1700 items on display, making it the largest collection of artefacts from ancient Greece and Rome in South Australia. CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Opening Times: The Museum is open to the general public on the first Tuesday of every month (excluding December and January), between 11.00am – 3.00pm.Ticket Prices: FREE entryAddress: University of Adelaide, Mitchell Building, North Terrace, Adelaide SAWebsite: arts.adelaide.edu.au/humanities/the-museum-of-classical-archaeology"

"Housed in the historic Thebarton Police Barracks, the South Australian Police Museum provides a visual display of the role of police through the 19th, and 20th centuries, along with a glimpse into the complex world of 21st century policing. Opening Times: Thursdays |Address: Thebarton Police Barracks, Gaol RoadAdelaideWebsite:www.southaustralianpolicehistoricalsociety.com/"

"Pranzo is an Italian restaurant which prides itself on delivering fresh local produce. There aren’t too many Italian restaurants that delve into the breakfast service but Pranzo thought they might – and needless to say, we’re glad they did. From the breakfast menu we’d recommend to start your day by ordering the Poached Eggs ($16) with pancetta, avocado, baby spinach and sour dough."

"Alimentary's modern Mediterranean inspired menu brings a delightful kick to your brunch. From their creative Captain Planet bowl that comes packed with the freshest greens to fuel you through to dinner time or the Berry Bomb Pancakes that come topped with the seasonal fruits and a pinch of fairy floss, no matter what you order you know that your sampling the best brunch in Adelaide. Grab a table in the sun, perch yourself on the window or stretch out inside with a hot coffee."

"A short 15-minute drive from Adelaide, Windy Point Restaurant combines contemporary dining with breathtaking views. The full-length windows spanning the front of the restaurant are visible from every table, providing each guest with a stunning view of the city, the sea and Adelaide Hills. Priding itself on its formal atmosphere, Windy Point sets a smart casual dress code to ensure that whether gastronomes are enjoying the tasting menu, the wine list or the group trilogy menu, they are having a first-class experience."

"Situated on the Magill Estate with panoramic views over the vineyards and the city beyond, this 5-star restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine and one of the most impressive restaurant cellars in the world. The estate itself, which in total houses four different dining and drinking locations, overlooks more than five hectares of Shiraz vines, which are among the most celebrated in the whole world, and they also contributed to the first vintages of Grange in the 1950s."

"With 80% of ingredients sourced directly from local farmers, Penfolds’ Magill Estate Restaurant features some of the most stunning views the Adelaide Hills have to offer. The fine-dining, mutli-award-winning restaurant is known for its menu that features mushrooms, watercress, vegetables, herbs and flowers are all foraged from the bordering gardens, which are then sustainably turned into composted kitchen waste. View this post on Instagram"

"Penfolds Magill Estate Kitchen, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission. Where: 78 Penfold Rd, Adelaide. One of Australia’s finest food and wine experiences awaits you in the foothills of the Adelaide Hills, just 15 minutes by road from Adelaide city centre."