Museums and galleries in Adelaide
7 places in Adelaide, with the official website of each.
Places
South Australian Museum
North Terrace
A state museum open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, according to the state tourism listing. Entry is free.
DirectionsArt Gallery of South Australia
North Terrace
A free-entry art museum. Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with free tours at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. On the first Friday of each month it closes at 9:00 pm.
DirectionsMOD.
North Terrace, next to the Morphett Street bridge
A science and technology museum aimed at ages 15 and over. Entry is free. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
DirectionsSouth Australian Maritime Museum
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide's maritime museum. Open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except Christmas Day.
DirectionsNational Railway Museum
76 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
A railway museum. Open every day from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, except Christmas Day. Entry includes unlimited rides on the miniature train.
DirectionsAdelaide Gaol
18 Gaol Road
A former jail open for visits, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It closes during private events. Works at the neighbouring hospital have changed access, and its website explains how to get there.
DirectionsAustralian Space Discovery Centre
McEwin Building, Lot Fourteen
A free-entry space centre. The state tourism listing gives Saturday and Sunday hours, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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