Museums in South Australia

When traveling in South Australia, there are several museums that should not be missed. One of these is the Art Gallery of South Australia, located in Adelaide. This gallery is renowned for its extensive collection of over 45,000 works of art spanning 2,000 years. With a diverse range of mediums on display, visitors are in for a delightful surprise at every turn.

Another must-visit museum in Adelaide is the South Australian Museum. Situated in the city's cultural district, this institution is dedicated to natural history. Visitors can explore collections of fossils, learn about Aboriginal artifacts, and discover stories of Antarctic expeditions. For those looking for a unique experience, the museum also offers the Shadow Initiation, a digital adventure game that challenges visitors to solve puzzles and unlock the secrets of the museum.

In addition to these museums, the Migration Museum in Adelaide provides a fascinating insight into the history of immigration and settlement in South Australia. It offers a convenient and accessible destination for tourists interested in learning about the region's immigration history. They are must-visit attractions for anyone exploring South Australia.
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Adelaide Lithuanian Museum
Adelaide Lithuanian Museum
Social and Civil | Norwood

The Adelaide Lithuanian Museum is housed in the Lithuanian House in Norwood, which was built in the 1950s by members of the Lithuanian community in South Australia.
Barossa Museum
Barossa Museum
Local History | Tanunda

The Barossa Museum is located in Tanunda.
Bublacowie Military Museum
Bublacowie Military Museum
Military | Yorketown

The Bublacowie Military museum is a privately owned museum located inland, half way between Stansbury and Hardwicke Bay.
Classic Jets Fighter Museum
Classic Jets Fighter Museum
Aviation | Parafield

The airfield in Parafield, Adelaide host a place for classic jets.
Crystal Brook Heritage Centre
Crystal Brook Heritage Centre
Local History | Crystal Brook

The Cunderdin Municipal Museum contains an interesting collection of antiques, relics and vintage machinery gathered from the surrounding area.
Friedensberg Historic German School Museum
Friedensberg Historic German School Museum
Arts and Culture | Springton

Friedensberg Historic German School Museum is located at Lablach Road.
Goolwa Motor Museum
Goolwa Motor Museum
Automotive | Goolwa

The Goolwa Motor Museum is an Automotive museum located in Goolwa, SA.
Kapunda Historical Society Museum
Kapunda Historical Society Museum
Local History | Kapunda

The Kapunda Historical Society Museum is a Local History museum located in Kapunda, SA.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Arts and Culture | Lobethal

The Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum is a German Pioneer Museum located in Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, opened in 1956..
Lucindale Agricultural and Folk Museum
Lucindale Agricultural and Folk Museum
Food and Agriculture | Lucindale

The Lucindale Agricultural and Folk Museum is a Food and AgriCulture museum located in Lucindale, SA.
Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre
Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre
Local History | Pinnaroo

There is plenty to see at the Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre which has a variety of displays that provide an educational and historical picture of life in a rural community.
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum
Food and Agriculture | Meningie

Come and see how the people of Meningie and Districts used to work, live and play!
Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Museum
Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Museum
Industry | Lobethal

The Onkaparinga Woollen Museum Inc. (OWMMI) is the owner of the collection which is housed in Building 26 at the Woollen Mill in Lobethal.
Southern Fleurieu Historical Museum
Southern Fleurieu Historical Museum
Food and Agriculture | Port Elliot

The museum was created by a band of volunteers and is guided by a sub-committee of the Southern Agricultural Society management committee.

Strathalbyn National Trust Museum
Strathalbyn National Trust Museum
Government Buildings, Local History | Strathalbyn

The museum features displays on the district's first settlers, a room reflecting changes in health care over the years, and a room with stories and artefacts from World Wars I and II.
Z Ward
Z Ward
Government Buildings, Social and Civil | Glenside

For almost 90 years, Glensides Z Ward was home to South Australia's 'criminal insane' patients, who straddle the intersecting lines of crime and insanity.
1877 Hill & Son Organ
1877 Hill & Son Organ
Arts and Culture | Tanunda

"Tour Talk & sound Taste" session, includes opportunity to Tour the intricate workings inside the famous organ
Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre
Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre
Social and Civil | Adelaide CBD

The Lefmann Gallery is being developed to tell the story of the Holocaust survivors who made South Australia their home.
Alice Anderson
Alice Anderson's Motor Service
Automotive | Birdwood

Alice Anderson was the first woman to own a garage in Australia. This exhibition explores the life of Alice and her ‘garage girls’.
Angaston Blacksmith Shop and Museum
Angaston Blacksmith Shop and Museum
Industry | Angaston

The sound of a hammer hitting the anvil emanates from the street, inviting you to travel back in time to a time when the blacksmith was the 'king of the craft'.
Architecture Museum
Architecture Museum
Social and Civil | Adelaide CBD

An architectural museum is a museum dedicated to educating visitors about architecture in general or with a focus on a specific architectural style.
Ardrossan Heritage Museum
Ardrossan Heritage Museum
Local History | Ardrossan

The Ardrossan Heritage Museum (National Trust of South Australia, Ardrossan Branch) is housed in the former power station building of Clarence H. Smith's factory.
Army Museum of South Australia
Army Museum of South Australia
Military | Everard Park

Located in the historic Keswick Barracks, the South Australian Army Museum was established in 1992 when the need to collect and preserve our military history was recognized.
Austbuilt Maritime Museum
Austbuilt Maritime Museum
Maritime | Peterhead

The Museum is the oldest Maritime museum in Australia and houses a wide collection of Sea and Ship focussed artefacts, published material, and artefacts.
Australian Minerals
Australian Minerals
Natural History | Hahndorf

Australian Minerals Hahndorf Australian Minerals Retail natural history specimens specializing in minerals, fossils, shells and gemstones.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Aerospace | Adelaide CBD

At the Australian Space Discovery Center you can explore the latest innovations in space technology.
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
Maritime | Port Lincoln

Axel Stenross The Finnish shipbuilder sailed the mighty oceans on the windjammer sv Olivebank, arrived in Port Lincoln in 1927 to load grain for Europe and decided this was the place to be.
Balaklava Museum Inc
Balaklava Museum Inc
Local History | Balaklava

It has an eventful history and is the oldest standing church building in Balaklava.
Bay Discovery Centre
Bay Discovery Centre
Discovery Centre | Glenelg

Local museum honoring the heritage & culture of the region through exhibits & educational programs.
Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum
Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum
Food and Agriculture | Beachport

Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum features displays about the local fishing industry, whaling, agricultural history and the Buandik people.
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