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State Library of South Australia
437
#1 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"It has a lot of
exhibition
cubicles on the ground floor which are terrific and cover a wide range of topics (including a poster for Katherine Hepburn and Robert Helpmann in three Shakespeare plays in 1955 at the T..."
"The Symon Library, tucked away on level 2 is a very interesting
collection
of old-world readings that deserves a visit, a depository of forgotten old-world knowledges that is so out-of-reach to todays readers."
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Art Gallery of South Australia
1,827
#2 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"Centrally located, and in the same strip as some very beautiful churches, the stunning
University
of Adelaide, the very modern State Library, and the Museum, this is definitely a place to visit."
"... north side of North Terrace taking in the beautiful historic buildings (read the plaques about the bust statutes along the way) to the war memorial,
museum
, library and absolutely don’t miss the art gallery!!!!"
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South Australian Museum
1,402
#3 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"This is by far my favourite
museum
, a large area filled with Aboriginal history and culture, plenty of Australian animals, a fantastic geology section and some great exhibitions."
"A leisurely walk through
galleries
among which my favourites would be the very extensive Aboriginal Cultures collection, the Polar Exploration & fossil collections but then who cannot be impressed by items in the..."
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Migration Museum
496
#4 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"... Nan moved in 1968, us in 1969 as £10 Poms! we left and Now my daughter is here living, how funny, this is a moving
museum
which could expand easily and add more interest with local stories and family histories."
"I came across this very interesting museum when exploring between the
library
and the river."
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Ayers House Museum
236
#5 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"So glad Adelaide preserves old Buildings The Ladies I met there and answered my Questions were very nice Some lovely Old Items and obviously a big Part of Adelaide
History
"
"The admission price is steep (20 AUD for an adult), but I know the
museum
/trust will put it to good use in preserving this house and creating new and interesting exhibits."
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Adelaide Gaol
303
#6 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"A group of work friends completed a ghost 👻 tour of the gaol What a great experience it was with lots of facts and
stories
to be told Recommend for sure."
"
Interesting history
and stories and a great Adelaide site, that really should be higher up on the to do list for Adelaide!"
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The David Roche Foundation
54
#7 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"A wonderful house museum of the most exquisite
decorative arts
Crammed full of antiques of the highest caliber you will embark on an informative tour."
"A hidden secret prior to David Roche's passing this is a world class decorative arts
museum
hidden inside the collector's unassuming former residence."
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JamFactory
65
#8 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"The Jam Factory shop/
gallery
displays beautiful objects, jewellery and artworks made by local artisans and designers, many of them working on site at the Centre."
"They make the most incredible glassware,
ceramics
, jewellery and furniture to die for."
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Santos Museum of Economic Botany
20
#9 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"Absolutely fascinating, the many
displays
show seeds of the most incredible variety, and you MUST see the hundreds of fruits and fungi made of papier-mache in the late 1800's, looking like freshly picked apples an..."
"Having studied some botany this little
museum
really hit the things I enjoyed the most from my studies."
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Bradman Collection
11
#10 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"The life and times of Don Bradman as well as his prolific cricket career are captured on film,
photos
, newspaper headlines and an interesting range of memorabilia."
"Adelaide Oval is a must visit for sports lovers and this
museum
is reason enough to visit ground."
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Tandanya, National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc.
79
#11 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"This
museum
and gallery was not easy for us to find as it is not in the bustling Adelaide center."
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MOD.
10
#12 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"Very modern
exhibition
and free entrance, excellent place to visit for young people and adults alike."
"This is part of the
university
west campus in the city."
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Museum of Classical Archaeology
4
#13 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"Very interesting museum located with
University
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Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art
12
#14 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Flinders University Art Museum & City Gallery
6
#15 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery
11
#16 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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South Australian Police Historical Society Museum
3
#17 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Sir Thomas Playford, ETSA Museum
3
#18 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
"One of those hidden
gems
that are so worth visiting."
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Centre of Democracy
2
#19 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Mortlock Chamber Exhibition Bays
1
#20 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Mrs. Harris' Shop
2
#21 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Gagprojects
1
#22 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Kerry Packer Civic Gallery
2
#23 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Adelaide Masonic Museum
1
#24 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Greenhill Galleries Adelaide
2
#25 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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St John Ambulance Museum
1
#26 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Zi Gallery
1
#27 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Adelaide Holocaust Museum
1
#28 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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SASA Gallery
1
#29 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Architecture Museum
1
#30 of 38 Museums in Adelaide
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Australian Wine Discovery Tour with Tastings
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Art Gallery of South Australia
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Art Gallery of South Australia
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These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Adelaide:
State Library of South Australia
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Migration Museum
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Migration Museum
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