South Australian Museum

would have given 5 stars, phenomenal information about oceanic and aboriginal culture with numerous artifacts. That said the lack of overallchild ettiquette was distressing and in my opinion as a museum worker dangerous for everyone. Maybe it was just the day, but children under 6 running around, beating the exhibit glass, some toddlers screaming at high pitches and stumbling all over the place unsupervised was astonishing. Ive worked in museums my entire career and there is a very simple formula (actually applies to anywhere in public but for some reason its not so at this museum) supervise you your kid hold their hand if they dont listen dont touch the stuff, including the protective glass to mark it up dont run, you run into other guests below their eye level while they are enjoying an exhibit. inside voices, its difficult to enjoy and learn when your kid is screaming SHARK! BIRD! MOANA! really basics all over the world. the museum isnt just airconditioned child care for you to catch up about holiday while your child treats it as a playground. There is museum edcuation areas for a reason and I would really hope the staff would encourage that as a playground rather than climbing all over exhibits. I was shocked to hear some kids insult aboriginal culture of their own country with words i wont repeat here. Yes i blame the parents, but the museum should set the tone. and a stronger one is needed for the protection of the artifacts and the sake of other museum goers