South Australian Museum
A free natural history and anthropology museum with one of the world's largest collections of Australian Aboriginal cultural objects, plus giant squid and dinosaur fossils.
The museum is on North Terrace, next to the art gallery. Its Aboriginal cultural galleries display thousands of objects, including shields, boats and paintings, that tell the stories of different peoples' lives. The natural history halls feature fossils of Australia's giant prehistoric animals, meteorites, mineral gems and marine life from South Australian waters. The sperm whale skeleton at the entrance is hard to miss. Permanent exhibitions are free, and the museum suits families. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Rundle Mall
- River Torrens & Elder Park
- Adelaide Zoo
- Adelaide Oval
- St Peter's Cathedral
- Adelaide Botanic Garden
- Adelaide Central Market