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    South Australian Museum Migration Museum Ayers House Museum South Australian Maritime Museum The David Roche Foundation National Railway Museum The Bradman Collection Museum of Classical Archaeology MOD. The Centre of Democracy Museum of Economic Botany Adelaide Gaol Samstag Museum of Art Flinders University Museum of Art South Australian Aviation Museum Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum State Herbarium of South Australia Adelaide Botanic Garden
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    1. South Australian Museum - Adelaide

    · 3296 reviews

    North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "Not the biggest museum, but still plenty to see."
    Business: The South Australian Museum holds collections of national and international significance and is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research.

    2. Migration Museum - Adelaide

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    · 365 reviews

    82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "Great museum lots of History ."
    4worldlovers: The Migration Museum’s Banners project started in 1985, the year before the museum opened to the public. From the outset, the museum focused on work...

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    There’s always something happening at the Migration Museum: exhibitions, education programs, talks, tours and more. Come in and see what’s on.

    3. Ayers House Museum - Adelaide

    · 148 reviews

    288 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    On Sunday 26 September we closed the doors on 50 successful years of the Ayers House Museum.

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    The National Trust of South Australia has managed the Ayers House Museum on North Terrace in Adelaide on behalf of the Government of South Australia since 1973, having saved the building from demolition in the 1960s. On 10 June 2021, the National Trust was served a 30 day eviction notice by the Government of South Australia.

    4. South Australian Maritime Museum - Port Adelaide

    · 499 reviews

    126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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    4worldlovers: The Vickers Vimy aeroplane is an iconic part of South Australia's history and has recently been unveiled at its new home in Adelaide Airport. Read all about the aeroplane and it's brave crew here.

    When the Overland Telegraph Line was completed on 22 August 1872, it activated a communication wire across the Australian continent, from Adelaide to Port Darwin, that connected the Australian colonies to each other, to the rest of the British Empire and to the world.

    Explore the stories and objects from South Australia's State History Collection.

    Explore and celebrate the human history of our oceans and rivers.

    Discover the many identities of the people of South Australia through the stories of individuals and communities.

    Explore our motoring, road transport and social history at the National Motor Museum.

    A gallery dedicated to telling the stories of South Australia’s national and global leadership in the evolution of democracy and democratic participation.

    The History Festival is a celebration of the past, with a focus on the theme of wonder. We will explore the constantly evolving nature of history and how this can lead to more engaging learning opportunities and a greater emphasis on hearing new perspectives and voices. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just looking for an interesting day out, the festival has something for everyone. Come join us and discover the wonder of history.

    The South Australian History Network encompasses over 300 largely community-run history organisations around the state.

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    An interactive way to engage with the history of our city; the people, the communities, the stories and the places.

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    5. The David Roche Foundation - North Adelaide

    · 92 reviews

    241 Melbourne St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

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    "Great museum showing interesting exhibitions."
    Business: Custodian of an exceptional collection of antiques, paintings & objets d’art accumulated by the late David Roche over his lifetime.
    4worldlovers: This Adelaide-exclusive exhibition presents over 240 works by British ceramic manufacturer Wedgwood. Explore 265 years of history, experience iconic works of art, and be prepared for the unexpected.

    The David Roche Foundation hosts a diverse range of talks and public programmes all year round.

    Click here to find out more about our upcoming programs and events.

    Guided tours of Fermoy House are limited to a maximum of 20 guests (in 2 groups of no more than 10 guests)

    Go on a virtual tour through David Roche’s incredible Fermoy House from the comfort of your own home.

    David J Roche AM (1930–2013), a collector for almost sixty years, spent his lifetime developing what has become The David Roche Collection. The collection, which spans the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and includes European furniture, ceramics, metal ware, clocks and paintings, is remarkable in its quality and range. It contains many luxury works by leading designers displaying exquisite workmanship, as well as the quirky and playful, and as such reflects the many interests and engaging personality of its creator.

    The David Roche Foundation was established in 1999 by the late Mr David J Roche AM (1930–2013) to be the recipient and custodian of the exceptional collection of antiques, paintings and objets d’art accumulated by him over his lifetime and to be preserved for future generations.

    The David Roche Foundation collection, housed in David’s Fermoy House in Adelaide, South Australia, is one of the greatest decorative arts collections in a private institution in Australia. It spans two centuries of European design from the early rococo of France to Faberge in Russia.

    6. National Railway Museum - Port Adelaide

    · 868 reviews

    76 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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    Business: Take a journey into railway history at the National Railway Museum, the largest railway museum in Australia.
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    Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Have you had questions about how steam can cause such big metal machines to move?

    7. The Bradman Collection - North Adelaide

    · 151 reviews

    Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

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    Business: The Bradman Collection brings together Sir Donald’s priceless and personal collection of cricket memorabilia spanning from 1927 to 1977.
    4worldlovers: Sir Donald Bradman was the greatest batsman in the history of cricket

    The Bradman Collection, on loan from the State Library of South Australia, is on display at Adelaide Oval in a purpose-built museum located in the Riverbank Stand.

    The collection brings together his priceless and personal collection of cricket memorabilia spanning from 1927 to 1977. It was originally Sir Donald’s wish that a home for the Bradman Collection may be found at Adelaide Oval, which came to fruition in 2008 on the centenary of his birth.

    The Bradman Collection is a world-class exhibition dedicated to an Australian legend and international hero who made Adelaide his home. Watch footage of Bradman in the theatrette, test your own skills with the interactive museum, and browse through personal items including cricket bats, balls, trophies, items of clothing and more.

    The South Australian Cricket Association is now the custodian of the collection in conjunction with the Premier’s Department, State Library and the Bradman family. The State Library retains Bradman archival materials.

    The Bradman Collection is open everyday, 9am-4pm, except for event days and Christmas Day. All patrons are required to provide contact details including full name and contact number at Concierge prior to admission.

    8. Museum of Classical Archaeology - Adelaide

    · 13 reviews

    University of Adelaide, Mitchell Building, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    Business: 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. 
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    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.

    The Museum of Classical Archaeology comprises the teaching collection of the Department of Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History. Our archaeology students are able to study this material first hand in select Classics courses and through the Faculty's internship program for undergraduates. The Director of the Museum is Dr Margaret O’Hea.

    Artefacts include glass, pottery and metalware from Minoan Crete to Hellenistic Greek cities in Southern Italy; from Etruscan Italy to the Roman provinces of Britain, Gaul and Egypt. We also house a representative collection of Egyptian material - mostly Late Period-Hellenistic - and artefacts from published archaeological excavations in Jordan and Iraq. Our Egyptian collection includes some papyri and also a woven textile fragment from the Late Roman period.

    The Museum is open to the general public on the first Tuesday of every month (excluding December and January), between 11.00am - 3.00pm.

    Please note, the Museum is temporarily closed until further notice. We look forward to updating this information soon.

    We welcome all visitors to the Museum during this time, but please note large bags, strollers etc may not be taken into the Museum. Photography is only allowed for personal use, without a flash or a tripod.

    We welcome school groups to visit and enjoy all of our artefacts.

    Please note we cannot take school bookings on the first Tuesday of the month. The cost is $66 per group and due to limited space, the maximum of any group size is 15 people on rotation.

    9. MOD. - Adelaide

    · 593 reviews

    North Terrace, adjacent, Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "Really cool museum / gallery contemporary and great use of tech."
    Business: MOD. is Australia's leading future-focused museum, provoking new ideas at the intersection of science, art and innovation.
    4worldlovers: We acknowledge that MOD. is built on the traditional lands of the Kaurna Miyurna and we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.

    We also acknowledge the Kaurna Miyurna as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna Miyurna today.

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    10. Art Gallery of South Australia - Adelaide

    · 2466 reviews

    North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "My favourite small size museum in the world."
    Business: The Art Gallery of South Australia houses one of Australia's most stunning art collections. Its outstanding collection of 38,000 works covers Australian, European, North American, and Asian art.
    4worldlovers: Tune in to our podcasts by AGSA curators, artists and special guests.

    Discover a selection of books, homewares and gifts inspired by the Gallery’s collection and current exhibitions.

    11. The Centre of Democracy - Adelaide

    · 10 reviews

    Institute Building, corner of North Terrace and, Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    12. Museum of Economic Botany - Adelaide

    · 53 reviews

    Adelaide Botanic Garden, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "Cool free Museum to visit while your in the Botanic Gardens."

    13. Adelaide Gaol - Adelaide

    · 633 reviews

    18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "The best museum I have ever been to."
    Business: Adelaide Gaol is one of the oldest remaining colonial public buildings in Adelaide and is the site of some of the state's most grisly history.

    14. Samstag Museum of Art - Adelaide

    · 56 reviews

    Hawke Building, City West campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    15. Flinders University Museum of Art - Bedford Park

    · 4 reviews

    Social Sciences North Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042, Australia

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    Business: Flinders University Museum of Art (FUMA) is a custodian of one of the largest public art collections in South Australia. Established in 1966 for education and research purposes, it currently comprises some 8000 Australian and international works including nationally significant holdings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art.

    16. South Australian Aviation Museum - Port Adelaide

    · 561 reviews

    66 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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    17. Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute - Adelaide

    · 304 reviews

    253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    18. Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum - Kurralta Park

    · 23 reviews

    31-33 Broughton Ave, Kurralta Park SA 5037, Australia

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    19. State Herbarium of South Australia - Adelaide

    · 38 reviews

    Hackney Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    Business: The Department for Environment and Water aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

    20. Adelaide Botanic Garden - Adelaide

    · 6345 reviews

    North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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    "The museum has some interesting piece's."
    Business: The Botanic Gardens of South Australia comprises three beautiful public gardens have provided visitors with a range of cultural, recreational, educational…

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