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S.A.M. is a large and airy museum, and I spent a pleasant two hours here, meandering through the various galleries. It was fairly quiet on a weekday morning, just a smattering of other visitors, which made the experience relaxed and enjoyable. I spent most of my time at the large Pacific Cultures gallery on the top level, with its masses of displays of various artefacts from the Pacific Islands. There are some amazing old photos and short video clips, some dating back to the 1930s. The Aboriginal gallery downstairs is a must-see for anyone interested in this ancient culture, although the lighting is a bit dim, making it difficult to read some of the panels. Staff are friendly and helpful. Entry is free, and the location is easy to get to by public transport. As you would expect, the toilets are clean and well provisioned. Right next door is the Art Gallery and the State Library, and a few metres away, via the Adelaide Central Plaza, is the Rundle Mall, the heart of the Adelaide C.B.D. It’s well worth a visit when you’re in Adelaide. I would go so far as to say that this is the number one cultural attraction.
Arthur HurwitzArthur Hurwitz
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The South Australian Museum is a natural history museum and research institution in Adelaide, honestly i didn’t see the description before going so i got a bit surprised when we arrived to have a visit there’re four floors, all about biodiversity and australian aboriginal life, you will like if you are fans of different animal creatures, quite enjoyable surrounded by many cute animals haa esp kangaroo haa, and we got some fun facts that some animals are almost invisible. Red light does not pass through water as easily as blue light. in the depths of the ocean, animals see by dim blue light, until they go too deep to see any light at all. red animals, like this Velvet Whalefish, reflect only red light. So, in the deep sea, where there is no red light, they are almost invisible. i quite enjoy the session of minerals, displaying many special minerals with different colors, pretty ones South Australian Museum rating of mine: 4.3
mandyGoTravellingmandyGoTravelling
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Took the kids to see the Lego Exhibition, was awesome! A little bit pricey, like everything at the museum (for a free venue its a very expensive day out) but the time spent in the Relics Lego Exhibition was worth it, finally something on in Adelaide that my special 16 year old son is into! Really happy to see the museum keeping up with the times. Side note that having the recently deceased flamingo and his friend from Adelaide Zoo right in the walkway of the busiest part on ground floor is an odd choice and a bit confronting, i spent 2 weeks in Adelaide Zoo in the early 90s with the "Bird People", feeding and talking to Chile and Greater daily. Would be 5 stars but there are no budget food or drink options, and there should be more affordable items in the gift shop. Cost of living crisis and all that..
Jessica EvansJessica Evans
10
Museums are just awesome by nature but this one actually had some really unique and mind blowing exhibits. I did have a moment when I stood in one spot and spun around and I was surrounded by three of my four loves - rocks, dinosaurs, and space. I totally forgot NASA Astronaut Andy Thomas was from Adelaide! That was a massive unexpected bonus and he has donated some amazing stuff that any space nerd needs to go see. The only fault was in the cafe. I ordered an iced chai on a hot day and there was no ice, ice cream, or even cream. It wasn't even cold. But, that wasn't enough to drop a star because OMG, I loved museum. I spent about 2 hours exploring but most of that time was up on the top floor and mezzanine. Great for science nerds, space geeks, geology and paleontology fans, and cultural nuts.
Karen McTackett (Writer on the Road)Karen McTackett (Writer on the Road)
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The South Australia Museum is a cultural gem, offering a captivating journey through the diverse realms of natural history, anthropology, and Aboriginal heritage. The museum's exhibits are a testament to meticulous curation, providing an immersive experience that educates and enthralls visitors. From ancient fossils to contemporary Indigenous art, each section unfolds a narrative, fostering a deeper understanding of South Australia's rich cultural and natural heritage. The museum's commitment to education is evident in its engaging displays, making it an enriching destination for individuals of all ages. Immerse yourself in the wonders of South Australia's past and present at the South Australia Museum, where knowledge and fascination seamlessly converge.
Aleks IlievAleks Iliev
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Loved the SA Museum, is beautiful place where you will find different cultures and a variety of fossils and information about South Australia and it history. The museum offers free entrance to all the rooms, it is composed for three floors, in which you can observe aboriginal history, paintings, pictures, boomerangs and different tools they apply to hunt animals and fishing. Also, you will find minerals, rocks and a bit of geological history from South Australlia. The museum has a big mineral collection with beautiful samples and interesting different minerals. They have a huge amonite and dinosaurs fossils, dinosaurs skeletons and different animals. In the ground floor you will find a. Coffee shop and the museum store to buy some souvenirs.
Eugenio RubioEugenio Rubio
20
Nearby Attractions Of South Australian Museum
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North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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+61 8 8273 9100
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Website
samuseum.sa.gov.au
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The South Australian Museum is a natural history museum and research institution in Adelaide, South Australia, founded in 1856 and owned by the Government of South Australia. It occupies a complex of buildings on North Terrace in the cultural precinct of the Adelaide Parklands.
attractions: Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Zoo, Art Gallery of South Australia, Victoria Square, Victoria Square Tarntanyangga, Adelaide Festival Centre, InterContinental Adelaide by IHG, Botanic Park, restaurants: The Original Pancake Kitchen, Belgian Beer Cafe, Afghan Charcoal Kebab House, Osteria Oggi, Strathmore Hotel, Luigi Delicatessen, Cafe Brunelli, Plus 82 GoGi korean BBQ restaurant, Bread & Bone, NOLA Adelaide
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