Mentioned by 48 hours in Adelaide: Day 1
48 hours in Adelaide: Day 1
"The heart of retail in South Australia, Rundle Mall brings the freshest fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food into the City of Adelaide. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Shopping and Markets"
"Located in the city centre, the Rundle Mall is the prime shopping area of Adelaide. Opened in 1976 it was Australia’s first pedestrian only street mall. The streets a shoppers paradise."
"Branching off the concrete jungle that is Rundle Mall, this classic establishment is the oldest shopping arcade in Australia. Built in the 1880s, the tiled strip was one of the city's first retail hubs and still boasts a number of old-school outlets. It's even rumoured to have a resident ghost."
"When thinking of wedding photo locations in Adelaide, the oldest shopping precinct in the city fits the bill nicely, with centry old architecture, and the ability to explore above the main shops a bit, it makes for a nicely unique spot to have your photos done. Wedding by Svenstudios"
"Located temptingly close to the water, the Henley Square Make It Mine Market is the perfect sand to shopping activity. With 75 stalls scattered across Henley Square showcasing a range of handmade arts, crafts and fashion, the marketplace supports local Adelaide businesses on the last Sunday of every month. Come for the shopping, stay for the food and entertainment; the Henley Square Markets have an onsite DJ, face painting and food stalls to keep you interested."
"You simply can’t go past Henley Square for beautiful beach sunset photos. Head to the delightful twinkling fairy lights to up your Instagram game even further!. Henley Square is not only thriving with life it’s the perfect backdrop for any insta post."
"Recently-revamped Henley Square is the ultimate seaside destination, no matter the season. The metropolitan beach is packed with pubs and restaurants, draped with thousands of fairy lights, and is only a few seconds from the sand."
"If you are interested in learning more about Aboriginal artists and their artwork, you have come to the perfect place. This is where you will find an extensive collection of Aboriginal paintings and carvings. They also have Didgeridoos and Boomerangs on display."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"The Adelaide Festival Centre, Australia's first multi-purpose arts centre, was built in 1973 and opened three months before the Sydney Opera House. It is distinguished by its three silvery-white geometric dome roofs and its plaza consisting of lego block-like structures to the south and lies on a 45-degree angle to the city's grid. The Adelaide Festival Centre is the home of South Australia's performing arts."
"The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is an annual festival that runs in June each year, commencing on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. It’s the biggest festival of its kind and is held at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Compared to many other events in Adelaide today, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival is a standout."
"Recordings of 2020 Adelaide Writers Week sessions and Adelaide Festival Forum talks (free). Getting their acts together (documentary). Follow joint artistic directors Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy as they scour the globe to deliver the 2020 Adelaide Festival (ABC iView - free)."
"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"
"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"
"Once home to South Australia’s criminally insane patients, Glenside Hospital, formerly known as the Parkside Lunatic Asylum, amongst others, was designed in the mid-19th century by EJ Woods. Completed in 1885, it served as a psychiatric hospital until the 1970s when it was largely abandoned. Now, the hospital’s infamous Z Ward – where the criminally and mentally insane were held – is open to the public, running both day tours and ghost tours that tell the stories of the inmates and this fascinatingly dark side of colonial history."