Best Museums in Queenstown

"The South Australian Museum is an incredible space to explore housing the largest collection of Aboriginal Australian artefacts in the world, 50,000 registered fossil specimen and over four million specimens and cultural items. When visiting with kids, make sure to head to the Discovery Centre on level one. Opening Times: The Museum is open every day from 10.00 am–5.00 pm, including weekends and all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday."

"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."

"brings together a huge collection of aboriginal artifacts, Melanesian exhibits, and natural history items. The museum has attained International recognition for its ethographic collections."

"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 and North American art (20 bronze Rodins!). Progressive visiting exhibitions occupy the basement. There are free guided tours (11am and 2pm daily) and lunchtime talks (12.30pm every day except Tuesday). There's a lovely cafe out the back too."

"Located at the entrance of The Art Galley of South Australia is the 6 metre high Life of Stars Sculpture. Both during the day and the night the sculpture looks incredible and is great to photograph."

"As both Adelaide and indeed Australia’s history has been so defined by the various waves of immigrants that arrived in the country, the Migration Museum is the perfect place to head to if you want to understand more about their past. Opened in 1986, its extensive collection takes you on a fascinating journey through the ages, with artifacts, photos, and stories explaining how the state was settled. Proudly showcasing Adelaide’s multiculturalism and promoting respect and tolerance for different cultures, peoples, and languages, the museum runs lots of educational programs and is just as popular with locals as it is with tourists."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"Detail of sedge grass Rush Mat (1989) by Aunty Ellen Trevorrow. A treasured part of the Tandanya collection currently on show as part of the Nungas and Anangu exhibition in the Kaurna Gallery. #ngarrindjeri #aboriginal #art #culture #adelaide #kaurnacountry #seeaustralia"

"If your kids are fans of Thomas the Tank engine, take them to see some real steam trains and Port Adelaide’s National Railway Museum. There’s heaps for train and history fans to do here, including steam train rides (not everyday – check the schedule on their website), exhibitions, displays and presentations. You can even learn about Bob the Railway Dog."

"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 ..."

"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"

"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."

"You and the girls need sustenance but aren’t sure where to go; you’ve exhausted all the brunch options and want to discover something new, exciting and fun. With options including ‘BAE’ - bacon, egg, hash browns, and ‘Chocolate Bowl’, washed down with organic tea and fresh juices, this has to be the new place you check out. 5/292 Military Road, Semaphore Park"

"Rymill Park is one of the main venues used for the famous Adelaide Fringe festival held each year in February and March so if you want to have photos in Rymill Park during that period of time, it may be tricky. Rymill Park has a wonderful pond and beautiful trees and path ways meandering about the area which makes the spot one of the popular wedding photo locations in Adelaide."

"Located in the East Parklands, Rymill Park is a gorgeous spot if you're seeking a little recreation. The lake being the centrepiece, Rymill Park has rowboat hire to allow you to enjoy it from a different perspective. Hosting major events during the festival season, the park is also home to a beautiful rose garden and community barbecue facilities."