Best Museums 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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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."

"The Verandah Bar is a new open-air bar situated perfectly to enjoy a cocktail while soaking up the atmosphere of North Terrace. With the motto ‘what goes together grows together,’ the menu focuses on fresh, local produce in dishes such as chargrilled quail and a lamb croquette pie floater."

"Across the road from Ding Hao, Star House is another of Adelaide’s premier yum cha destinations. Authentic, honest and excellent value, come here during the week to order from the more than 90 options. On weekends, choose one of three sitting times and be decisive: items are whisked off the trolleys faster than you can say dim sum."

"Get your yum cha fix at Star House, where you can choose from a printed menu of 90 dishes midweek, or enjoy the traditional trolley service on weekends. Stock up on plump Har Gow dumplings and Dried Yam Puffs. 31 Gouger St, Adelaide"