Biological sciences
Our biological sciences collections encompass a diverse range of fauna, from parasites to whales.
Mineral Sciences
The South Australian Museum is a global leader in research about opal and copper.
Brown, green, black, white, yellow and purple drawing of grapes, a tree kangaroo and a fish by Edna Mathieson. Labels include: 'tree kangaroo', 'grapes' and 'fish caught in Flaggy Creek by poisoning water with Derris roots'.