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Step into a world of wonder at a Museum near you.

Museums are a fantastic place to visit. They proudly display artifacts from our region, giving us insight into our communities' history, culture, and way of living from hundreds of years ago. We are also lucky to have artifacts from around the world, which allow us the opportunity to gain more knowledge, empathy, and understanding about the world we live in.

Adelaide has an amazing range of Museums for the whole family to visit. Here are a list of five museums that would intrigue any child, or adult.



South Australian Museum

South Australian Museum has a variety of amazing exhibitions to attend. There are also some exciting, interactive shows and classes, such as the Young Explorers program, designed for children from 3- 5 years of age.

While you're there, don't forget to check out their Discovery Centre. It's a great, hands-on experience for the whole family.

Details
Address: North Terrace, Adelaide 5000

Opening Hours: 10:00am- 5:00pm, 7 days a week

Discovery Centre: Weekdays 11:00am- 4:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 11:00am- 3:00pm

Entry into South Australian Museum is FREE, although some exhibitions may incur an entry fee.





National Railway Museum

This museum is perfect for the locomotive enthusiasts. National Railway Museum is filled with interactive areas, which are perfect for the hands-on children. There is also a large Model Railway display, a free ride around the museum on a small train (price is included in the entry fee), and you can ride the Semaphore Train along the Semaphore coastline to Port Malcolm (one-way, or return).

Details
Address: 76 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide 5015

Phone: (08) 8341 1690

Open: 10:00am- 4:00pm, 7 days a week

Price: Adult $12,
Concession $9,
Child (5-15 years) $6,
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $32




Adelaide Gaol

Discover the intriguing, and spooky 150 year history of the Adelaide Gaol. Try your hand at unpicking the locks within the prison, and try on the handcuffs, and leg irons that the prisoners wore during the prisons' operations from 1841-1988.

Take Self-guided Tours, or organise a Guided Tour. Some people have also experienced ghostly sightings. You never know, you may also sense the spirits of gaol's past.

Details
Address: 18 Gaol Road, Thebarton 5031

Phone: (08) 8231 4062

Open: 10:00am- 4:00pm, 7 days a week

Cost:
Adult $14.50,
Concession: $12.50,
Child $9,
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children, or 1 Adult, 3 Children) $35,
Group Adult (minimum 10 people) $12.50,
Group Children (minimum 10 people) $6




The Bradman Collection

For the Cricket loving family, The Bradman Collection is the place to visit. The collection is on loan from State Library of South Australia, and being displayed in a custom built museum in the Adelaide Oval.

Take a look at Sir Donald Bradman's personal collection of clothes, trophies, balls, and bats from 1927- 1977. Enjoy watching footage of Bradman, and taking part in the interactive museum.

Details
Adelaide Oval- River Bank Stand (access through the South Gate), War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide 5006

Phone: (08) 8205 4700

Open: 9:00am- 4:00pm, 7 days a week. Entry is FREE




Tram Museum, St Kilda

For more locomotive fun, head on over to Tram Museum, and enjoy unlimited rides on trams from Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Ballarat.

While you're there, take the tram down to St Kilda Adventure Playground, the children will love climbing, sliding, and running around the award-winning playground.

Details
St Kilda Road, St Kilda 5110

Phone: (08) 8280 8188

Open: 12:00pm- 5:00pm Sundays and Public Holidays, and Wednesdays during School Holidays.

Price:
Adults $10
Concession $7
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $28

There are many more amazing museums around Adelaide that are worth seeing during weekends, school holidays, and special occasions.

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