South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5000 Free Entry | Open Daily 10am to 5pm | except Good Friday & Christmas Day
Save the Date - Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™ Gala Launch Night
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™ at the spectacular gala launch on Friday 20 July. See the awards presentation, enjoy entertainment and gourmet food and drink, and have the first opportunity to purchase artworks. Tickets on sale now. Call 08 8207 7660.
A Different Time: The Expedition Photographs of Herbert Basedow 1903-1928
Explore central and northern Australia through the lens of Herbert Basedow, anthropologist, geologist, explorer and doctor. Displayed alongside collection items from the South Australian Museum, this is a travelling exhbition presented by the National Museum of Australia.
The Namatjira Project Exhibtion
Inspired by Big hART's recent theatre production, the Namatjira Project exhibition combines portraits by Robert Hannaford, Evert Ploeg and Michael Peck with original watercolours by Albert Namatjira's descendants. The exhibition also features early craft works by Albert Namatjira from the South Australian Museum's collection.
Tell Me a Story
Book now for hands-on storytelling sessions every Friday focused on a world of discovery for kids 3-5 years old. Sessions are free but strictly limited.
Museum Tours
Want to learn more about our collections and permanent galleries? Discover something new with free guided tours every day at 11am (weekdays) and 2pm and 3pm (weekends and public holidays).
Opening Hours
A reminder that we are open on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, Monday 11 June, from 10am-5pm.