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South Australian Museum

North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
61 8 8207 7500
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Ranked #8 of 69 attractions in Adelaide
Type: Natural History Museums, History Museums
Owner description: The South Australian Museum is recognised as a global leader in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research, based on its premier... more » Owner description: The South Australian Museum is recognised as a global leader in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research, based on its premier collections. It is one of the most highly visited museums in in the country and features several permanent galleries including the South Australian Biodiversity Gallery, Pacific Cultures Gallery, and the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Another beautiful building - puts our 'architecture' in Perth to shame. Carefully put together and so lovely to see lots of families using the facility (it was school holidays) and lots of kids activities happening.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We have joined many guided tours and if the tour is too slow, we slip away. The one hour tour at this museum turned into two hours well spent. The guide brought to our attention displays that we had simply walked pass with disinterest before joining the tour. He took us to the museum highlights, e.g., 10,000 year old boomerang,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I came to see the special exhibit, Turner from the Tate, and it was special. But I also thoroughly enjoyed the picture gallery itself. There are some wonderful pieces of art there, and the space itself is majestic and warm and wonderful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Plenty to see - we most enjoyed the areas which covered Aboriginal history - there is a really good café and hsop

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

I love a museum but this is the worst apart from perths. it's snooze time at its worst. not much to keep the kids entertained and staff that can't really answer a question. gift shop is also putrid.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We weren't at the museum for a long time because we went shortly before closing and therefore didn't get to visit all the exhibitions. However, we all enjoyed 'The Art of Science'. Some people are so talented! Whilst we all looked at the artworks, my son was kept amused by pressing the 'egg' photos and seeing which butterfly or moth... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A lovely old building that really does a wonderful job being what it is.... an old museum. Theres plenty to see and learn and of course there often a new exhibition to enjoy.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Was a little disappointed in the Adelaide Museum. Very standard fare, very dark, very smelly, bit claustrophobic. Luckily no charge so worth a visit but don't get too excited and bring a torch. Also should mention that it is swarming with staff, mostly security and mostly giving you the hairy eyeball as though you are going to make off with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is has a great collection of minerals from all over South Australia and so much diversity. The Aboriginal section was great as well. Good cafe and small shop.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The Adelaide Museum was just lovely. I enjoyed walking through each of the four levels. It is very well set up and each section has been well detailed.

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