What to do and see in Adelaide Hills, South Australia: The Best Museums

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Located in the historic 1912 State Bank building in the main street of Hahndorf, the Wolf Blass Gallery and Museum houses the private wine memorabilia and artifacts of Australian wine icon Wolf Blass. Also on diplay are four original paintings by iconic Australian painter, Hans Heysen. New building and architectural design has seen this space innovatively brought to life in 2018, and now incorporates a cooperage display and wine bar where you can relax and enjoy an extensive range of wines and local produce.

What's big and beautiful and goes broom-broom? The National Motor Museum - located less than an hour from the centre of Adelaide, in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. The Museum features over 300 vehicles spanning over 100 years of Australian motoring history,from a steam carriage built in 1899 to modern hybrid cars. A diverse collection including motorcycles, cars, commercial vehicles, motoring curios and even a road train. The Museum is also home to the historic finish event of the famous Bay to Birdwood and holds the annual Rock & Roll Rendezvous every April with great live bands, stalls and hundreds of cars and motorbikes on show. There are lots of fun trails and interactives for families and visitors. The Museum can also cater to group bookings such as schools, car clubs, social groups and other events. It is the must see attraction in the Adelaide Hills.

The Hahndorf Academy is a place where creativity, contemporary culture and heritage meet. Based in a charming 150-year-old building, the Academy incorporates art galleries, retail shop, museum and art classes. ART GALLERIES Contemporary art, dazzling and different, is found in galleries at the Hahndorf Academy. A wide variety of exhibitions are held throughout the year, showcasing both prestigious and upcoming artists with a focus on local talent. SHOP The Academy Shop has artwork and gifts for sale all made by South Australian artists and makers. Choose from paintings and prints, photographs and cards, glassworks and ceramics, books and toys, vases and sculptures, handcrafted woollens, linens and distinctive jewellery. MUSEUM The Hahndorf Academy museum preserves and cherishes artefacts and irreplaceable collections that reflect the culture and lifestyle since the early Prussian migrants and settlers in 1839. WORKSHOPS & ART CLASSES Unleash your creative talents at the Hahndorf Academy with art classes and workshops. Try your hand at jewellery making, painting, weaving, knitting and more. We even have a yoga class! EVENTS The Hahndorf Academy events include a Winter Lantern Festival, a Christmas Market, Artist Markets throughout the year and pop-up art classes.

The Coach House Studio is located in the historic Coach House in Gumeracha. The gallery showcases fine art and craft, indoor plants, gifts and homewares produced by Adelaide Hills and SA artists along with indigenous products. Regular exhibitions run throughout the year. Enjoy a selection of artisan boutique tea, French press coffee and chocolates while viewing the artwork. Look for the big red barn doors!