The Charles Sturt Museum Historic Precinct in South Australia, located in the suburb of Grange, is a must-visit attraction for history enthusiasts and travelers. The precinct features the Grange, the colonial home of Captain Charles Sturt, a renowned Australian explorer known for expeditions like the River Murray and Central Australian expeditions, which influenced South Australia's settlement.
Built in 1840, the Grange exemplifies early Colonial style in South Australia and holds many of Sturt's original possessions and documents. Notable items on display include flags from Sturt's expeditions, his telescope, compass, part of the whale boat, and dried specimens of Sturt Pea from the Central Australian expedition.
The Exhibition Gallery at the Charles Sturt Museum presents the exhibition "Antipodean Dreams" through interpretive and multimedia displays. The museum welcomes visitors on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month and offers mid-week group tours by arrangement for a fee of $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for seniors and children under 12.
A Registered Historic Place and part of the National Estate, the Charles Sturt Museum Historic Precinct is also a member of Historic Homes of Australia and a Learning Destination for the Children's University. The park area of the precinct is open to the public, providing a pleasant setting for a leisurely stroll and an opportunity to explore the interpretive heritage signs.