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The Bay Discovery Centre is a wonderful Museum. It showcases the timeless and rich historic past of Glenelg and Adelaide. They have amazing videos, pictures, replicas and artifacts that shows the great past. It is very eerie and humbling, informative and sentimental self paced tour. The Museum is situated at the heart of the bustling Glenelg jetty, surrounded by the tram, cafes, restaurants, the beach, and kids park. It's easy access wheelchair friendly, has wonderful welcoming staff and volunteers. The halls are clean and bright, it has 3 levels. It has a kids corner where you can entertain the kids for a colouring in and a picture area. There is a donation box on the way to the 2nd floor. Elevators are available for people who need them. There are seats scattered inside the museum and guests are asked to look but not touch to preserve the authenticity of the artifacts. It's a medium sized museum, you can walk it in 15 minutes easily however remember it is a museum so take time to learn about the rich past which in one way or another has affected your future. A toilet is available however is not open due to Covid. The historical sections are spaced out so you don't feel cramp despite the size of the place, it has very high ceilings and well lighted despite having a few windows inside the 2nd and 3rd floors. It's Clean and well ventilated, no car parks available in the museum however you can park around the jetty area for a times one and free in the residential areas nearby.
8tevens Travel8tevens Travel
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Excellent. Don't tell me, show me: installations are set up to give an impression of the times past, the beach culture and achievements in sport. There are activities to keep little children occupied for a while. It is only open for a short period daily but staff, maybe volunteers, are always there to assist and they are great.
Janos VeresbaranjiJanos Veresbaranji
10
A great information and museum. Plenty of activities for children. Lots of historical exhibits and item for the older ones. Great to see some of the old amusement saved and put on show. Well worth a visit with a donation entry fee. Knowlegable volunteers on hand to answer your questions.
Lindsay EdenLindsay Eden
30
The Bay Discovery Centre was some kind of museum which requires a gold coin donation. The whole area isn't very big, not too many exhibitions so it's easily done in 10 minutes. What I remembered was that it showcased some historical artefacts and uniforms of the olden days.
Amie HuAmie Hu
00
A great addition to your visit to Glenelg. Pop in for a mini trip back in time that will give you a glimpse of what Glenelg used to be like. Yes, it’s child friendly and interactive. You can take photos and the staff is very welcoming. Big plus, it’s free entry!
Sharine MadooSharine Madoo
30
Nice place to visit with family! So relaxing and there's an outdoor playground for kids. Definitely will go back here
MAMA DEEMAMA DEE
10
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Town Hall Moseley Square, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia
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+61 8 8179 9599
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attractions: Glenelg Beach, Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel, The Beachouse, Wigley Reserve, Temptation Sailing, Colley Reserve, Jimmy Melrose Park, Partridge House, Glenelg Jetty, Glenelg Town Hall, restaurants: Watermark Glenelg, Sammys on the Marina, The Holdfast Hotel, The Broadway Kiosk, The Moseley, The Strand Cafe Restaurant, North Indian Cuisine, Beach Burrito Co. Glenelg, Broadway Hotel, Mamma Carmela Cafe Pizzeria

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