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What to do and see in Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Specialty Museums
The capital city of South Australia is simply enchanting, a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, gastronomy and outdoor activity. Adelaide is the heart of the world's opal industry, selling gorgeous stones from South Australian mines. Be sure to hike the aptly named Mt. Lofty Ranges and catch a wave off the Fleurieu Peninsula. Indulge your adventurous palate and traipse into nearby wine regions like the famed Barossa Valley to pick up a deliciously drinkable souvenir.
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1. Sir Thomas Playford, ETSA Museum
2. Santos Museum of Economic Botany
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Tinisa - Johannesburg, South Africa
This is the last surviving Museum of Economic Botany in the world, and it reflects not just the indigenous plants that have contributed to Australia's economic survival, but ALL the plants that have featured in its history, starting with the understanding Aborigines had of the plants at their disposal, to all the plants introduced here over the centuries. 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 and pears. I was completely enchanted.
3. Bradman Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 353bobd - Adelaide, Australia
Always worth visiting before the start or during a break at Adelaide Oval. Having been many times, I now look for more unusual exhibits such as this ball, inscribed “NSW v Broken Hill….December… 1927….My First Game….With NSW”. It seems to be the ball from a match Sir Donald played on the way to making his first class debut at Adelaide Oval.
4. St John Ambulance Museum
5. Adelaide Holocaust Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By davidplaysthings - Adelaide, Australia
The Adelaide Holocaust Museum is a beautiful space with so much information crammed in. There was a lot of information I didn't know about, including info about South Australian Nazi supporters and what happened to refugees after the war. I thought it was great that so much of the space focused on Jewish culture, rather than just the holocaust itself. It was very thought-provoking seeing the videos of Jewish communities before, during, and after the war. Like a lot of people, I initially wasn't sure why Adelaide needed a Holocaust museum, but after visiting and learning more I can see that it's actually very relevant for us to have. The Jewish community in Adelaide deserves somewhere that tells such an important part of their history, and I think it would be great for South Australians to visit and learn more about the compassion and generosity that we showed to people in need during the war. These were people that we didn't know and couldn't see, and still went out of our way to try to help. It was a global event, and just because the fighting didn't happen in South Australia doesn't mean it's not part of our story as well.
6. Tandanya, National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc.
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 79 reviews
Tandanya is a visionary and vibrant place to explore and experience contemporary and traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, through visual art and performings. Walk through art exhibitions or take a tour, watch a cultural presentation and performance (by appointment), browse through our Gallery Shop or hire one of many spaces in our amazing building.
Reviewed By 604alfredl
Amazing gallery with a great little cafe. The cafe has a great vibe and amazing coffee. The food is well priced and good quality. There is always something new to see at the gallery and the shop has a large variety of gifts and art to purchase. Overall it's a good experience for new and returning visitors.
7. Architecture Museum
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Adelaide Masonic Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
