South Australian Museum

The South Australian Museum is a premier national natural history museum and research institution located on the historic North Terrace cultural precinct. For over 165 years, the museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible to all. It is world-renowned for its extensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material, which is the largest and most significant of its kind in the world. The museum features five floors of fascinating exhibits, including the Australian Polar Collection, the Megafauna Gallery, and an impressive collection of fossils and minerals. Beyond its public galleries, the museum is a hub for scientific research, specializing in evolutionary biology and biodiversity. With interactive displays and rotating special exhibitions, the South Australian Museum provides an engaging educational experience that spans millions of years of history, from the ancient Ediacaran fossils to the diverse wildlife of the modern era, making it a cornerstone of Adelaide’s cultural life.