Free Museums in South Australia

"One of the most visited in Australia and definitely among the top 10 things to do in Adelaide. With five floors of exhibits covering fossils, mammals, Ancient Egypt, special exhibition spaces and more plus Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections, the SA Museum offers plenty for young and old. With so many interactive hands on activities, Myla absolutely loved it here, she particularly loved checking out the various world mammals, learning about the various South Australian biodiversity and checking out the giant squid which spans across four floors dangling in an elevator shaft!"

"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."

"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."

"The Art Gallery of South Australia is home to a collection of more than 40,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, sketches, photographs, textiles and design masterpieces sourced from every corner of the planet, attracting 780,000 visitors per year. Founded in 1881, this gallery isn’t just the state’s premier collection of art, it’s also one of the most gorgeous buildings on Adelaide’s leafy cultural boulevard — North Terrace — perched right next door to the University of Adelaide. North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, +61 8 8207 7000"

"Explore the Art Gallery of South Australia with the kids in Adelaide, with over 45,000 works of art and changing exhibitions on display, it’s a great way to introduce contemporary and historical art to your children. Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 11am-3pm, Start is a free family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment."

"Around the corner from the South Australian Museum is the Migration Museum. Australia is such a young country and we have been very much moulded by immigration, often in waves from various cultures. This museum takes a look at everything from the First Fleet to immigrants of today."

"Adelaide’s Migration Museum was the first museum of its kind to be established in Australia. Built in 1986, the museum is a place to explore the many..."

"Dedicated to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art & culture, Tandanya showcases stunning pieces from artists across Australia. If you’re tight on time and still want to surround yourself with this magical artwork, then modern technology is here for you. Their ‘Virtual Tandanya’ is a 360 experience where you can ‘walk’ around at your own pace and discover details from pieces."

"It is an aboriginal owned and operated art centre, the oldest of its kind. It has been in operation for almost three decades, and the museum displays interactive exhibition dealing with the stories of the First people."

"These are studios built purposely to train designers and artists in glass, furniture, ceramic, metalwork, and jewellery making. While it may not be a traditional museum, its retail and exhibition space displays premium contemporary art, some of which ranks as best in Australia. The government funds the organisation, and there are also galleries at the North Terrace and Seppeltsfield where objects and arts made from the studio are put on display."

"A creative hub of design, Jam Factory not only supports and promotes contemporary Australian Craft and Design through training and workshops – they also display it in their gallery and sell it in their shop. Focusing on ceramic work, you’re guaranteed to find something delightfully different to take home. 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide"

"Part gallery, part historical museum; the foundation was established in 1999 and holds an exceptional collection of antiques, paintings and objets d’art accumulated and preserved for future generations. Check out the website for the latest exhibition information and for a taste of the antique treats you can expect on your visit. 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide"

"Hawke Building at the University of SA|© Bilby / Wikimedia Commons. Occupying the ultra-modern Hawke Building of the University of South Australia’s city west campus, the Samstag Museum is named after a former UniSA professor who bequeathed a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991. Today, the gallery is one of the top university art museums in the country, priding itself on an envelope-pushing program of cutting-edge exhibitions."

"The Samstag Museum of Art is part of the University of South Australia. The gallery cannot be missed, as it lives in the stunningly modern and architectural Hawke Building in UniSA’s city west campus. Samstag is named after a former UniSA professor, who granted a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991."

"Williams Boots and clothes are sold around the world, but this world-wide brand started in a tiny suburb in Adelaide. The founder of the company started from a humble beginning of digging wells, miners to boot makers. There are several artifacts that have been donated by longtime customers of R.M."

"One of the most visited in Australia and definitely among the top 10 things to do in Adelaide. With five floors of exhibits covering fossils, mammals, Ancient Egypt, special exhibition spaces and more plus Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections, the SA Museum offers plenty for young and old. With so many interactive hands on activities, Myla absolutely loved it here, she particularly loved checking out the various world mammals, learning about the various South Australian biodiversity and checking out the giant squid which spans across four floors dangling in an elevator shaft!"

"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."

"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."

"Part gallery, part historical museum; the foundation was established in 1999 and holds an exceptional collection of antiques, paintings and objets d’art accumulated and preserved for future generations. Check out the website for the latest exhibition information and for a taste of the antique treats you can expect on your visit. 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide"

"It’s truly exciting to see how far plant based food has come in the past years - with the options of cakes and doughnuts suited for all dietary choices. You can even treat a loved one to a truly special vegan cake: choose one, two or three tiers smothered in a mouthwatering buttercream frosting with so many flavour options that we don;t even know where to begin. Would we get peanut butter?"

"Jennys cakes and pastries are baked fresh every morning, meaning the second you step through the door of this charming bakery you're greeted with the scrumptious smell of freshly baked goods. Their selection will have you in a quandary as to which one to order (but then again, who says you have to order just one?). 81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood"

"Jenny’s Gourmet Bakery knows that there will be times when their customers randomly crave for cake that is why they make sure to create cakes that are not only suitable for fancy events but also for everyday consumption. Some of these are chocolate cakes, mud cakes, and cheesecakes."