Best Museums in Port Adelaide

"The French Chateau-styled building on the Northern Terrace, the South Australian Museum is one of the most-visited cultural buildings in Adelaide. This is a close space museum, home to the largest collections of Aboriginal artifacts. More than 3,000 items are on display from indigenous collections – the entire family can wander around the museum an entire afternoon."

"Dig into Australia’s natural history with the museum's special exhibits on whales and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. Over two levels, the amazing Australian Aboriginal Cultures gallery is one of the..."

"Right next door to the South Australian Museum sits the Art Gallery of South Australia, one of the country’s finest collections of artworks from every corner of the globe. Established in 1881, the gallery is renowned for its collection of Australian art. It also hosts the annual festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art (Tarnathi)."

"The Migration Museum is a little gem of a place tucked away on Kintore Avenue, just behind the State Library. If your children are studying the history of migration, or just love history in general, there’s plenty to see here if you have an hour or two to spare. During Adelaide school holidays, the museum organises “Detective Trails” to challenge young minds, and there are heaps of discovery drawers and content scattered throughout the museum just waiting to be found."

"The old Police barracks are located right behind the South Australian Museum and library. It’s a beautiful old building which is very much hidden from view and you’d be forgiven for not knowing it was there unless you had specially sought it out. It is public space, however can also be booked for wedding ceremonies so it would be best to enquire before your wedding day if it was being used or not before heading down there to have photos done."

"We all are aware about different museums but this one has totally different things to offer to its visitors. The Migration Museum is operated by the History Trust of South Australia. The collection of works here includes both rotating and permanent ones."

"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."

"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"

"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"

"National Railway Museum, Australia's largest railway museum with over 100 exhibits representing State, Commonwealth and private railway operators on the three ..."

"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"

"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."

"See artists at work in the studio and view glass blowing demonstrations at the Jam Factory. Then wander through the contemporary art galleries and pick up a beautiful piece of art, craft, or design at the wonderful gift shop. Price: Free, Classes start at $265Hours: 10 am to 5 pm dailyFree Tours: 11 am Monday thru Friday"

"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."

"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."

"Turn your Teppanyaki dinner into a bay side dining experience and head to Tomato Japanese at Marina Pier. The steak house boasts a complete interactive dining experience with chefs guiding diners through servings of prawn tails, yakitori and a quality marble wagyu beef. Pop down for a feast in the midst of summer and enjoy a pre dinner stroll along Glenelg beach."

"This Japanese teppanyaki steak house in Glenelg is bound to leave you wanting more. Sit back and watch your meals be bought to life right in front of your eyes. Choose from fine cuts of beef or a seafood sensation, and pair your selection with a delicious local drop."

"One of Adelaide's oldest and longest standing teppanyaki restaurants located in the heart of the InterContinental Hotel is Shiki. Do not let their age deceive you, their skill and talent when plating up authentic dishes in front of your eyes is stellar. This award winning restaurant uses their culinary mastery to serve up plates like tropical lobster tail with herb butter and local or tosaka and wakame seaweed salad."

"This North Adelaide pub brings a whole lot of energy to the street. The establishment is splashed in endless colour, with bright murals by well-known local artists dominating the walls, eclectic mismatched furniture and tables laden with vibrant dishes. The kitchen is led by Symon Conway-Lyden, who has designed a diverse menu that celebrates worldly cuisines, heroes well-sourced produce, and caters to vegetarian and vegan diets (as well as those who love tucking into a heart Angus scotch fillet)."

"The Oxford Hotel is a classic Adelaide public house, and it has both great food and drinks as well as one of the best pub dining rooms in the city. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing, and quite right for after-work drinks during the week. On Friday and Saturday night, however, DJs are playing your favourite tunes."