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South Australian Museum

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

4.6 (4633)
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The object-rich Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery is a culmination of the Museum’s far-reaching engagement with Aboriginal communities across Australia and is today recognised as the official gateway into Aboriginal Australia. The Yuendumu Doors, now on permanent display in the Gallery, represent one of the earliest examples of Aboriginal artists successfully transferring their ancient ground paintings to a large-scale, modern medium. The AACG exhibits are presented over two spacious levels, adjacent the main foyer, with either one or both available for events depending on guest numbers and requirements.

South Australian Museum Function Rooms

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Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery

Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery

This AACG exhibits are presented over two spacious levels, adjacent to the main foyer, with either one or both available for events depending on guest numbers and requirements.

200
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World Mammals Gallery

World Mammals Gallery

Get up close and personal with the lion, tiger and bears for a uniquely themed dinner or cocktail party. Adjacent to the Main Foyer, these spaces work beautifully in tandem and showcase contemporary interiors blended with a distinctive exp...

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Pacific Cultures Gallery

Pacific Cultures Gallery

In the spectacularly restored Gallery, step back in time and experience one of the few remaining examples in the world of Victorian-style museum keeping, where even the display cases are heritage listed. Enjoy a grand dinner beneath the awe...

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Armoury Courtyard and Lawns

Armoury Courtyard and Lawns

This Courtyard and Lawns provide a rare garden setting within Adelaide’s CBD, perfect for a marquee, with stunning evening lighting highlighting the historic Armoury building. Alternatively, the lawns are available al fresco, providing va...

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Main Foyer

Main Foyer

The spacious and contemporary foyer area of the Museum offers panoramic views of the SA Museum forecourt and Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, North Terrace. Perfect for cocktail receptions and dinners, enjoy the illuminated adjacent historic ...

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Hanyu Du

October 15, 2024

An incredible place to go. It has fantastic stones, fossils, animals and indigenous artefacts, but it’s free! I’ve learned a lot about the Australia history, nature science, ocean, etc. It’s suitable for both adults and children - they won’t feel boring as the display is attractive. It took me more than two hours to check all areas. Actually, it was a bit rush, so I recommend to plan half day.

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Tomos Heighway

October 26, 2024

Free museum with lots to see spread across 4 floors. Well laid out displays with different sections based on where the animals are from. The gift shop seem to be more targeted towards children rather than adults. No need to book tickets simply turn up

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J Hunt

October 7, 2024

Wow! We visited the National Geographic Photography Awards and then went on to enjoy the museum. What a brilliant treat as visitors to SA and Adelaide. Great for all ages.

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G Mac

May 21, 2024

Another example of one older and one newer building sympathetically linked together. This ;museum has the usual collection of stuffed animals and skeletons but also some great First Nations and islander displays. There is a fascinating opal used fossil room and the tiniest Egyptian display in a little room. There are a lot of attractions for kids to enjoy and it is a free museum. One of the many attractions to visit on the North Terrace.

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Thorsten Körner

September 3, 2024

An incredibly great collection of indigenous art from South Australia and also a separate floor for pieces from the Pacific region. Free entry and a very nice little cafe! Definitely worth a visit!


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