Australian Museum of Childhood
This unusual and fun museum for children of all ages is located in Port Adelaide. Some of the toys date back to the 1890's. 95 Dale Street, Port Adelaide (08 8240 5200).
Ayers House Musuem
Named after this states premier Sir Henry Ayers, is the centrally located Ayers House Museum. Victorian domestic life is displayed right through the historic house, from costume, furniture and artwork. 288 North Terrace, Adelaide (08 8223 1234) Bradman Collection
In part of the State Library, the South Australian
Institute, built in 1861, is the Bradman Collection. Australia's most famous cricketer
Sir Donald Bradman's own collection of cricketing memories are displayed here.
Bradman
lived much of his life in Adelaide, and died in this
city on 25th February 2001 at the age of 92.
Corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide (08 8207 7595). Bus or walk from CBD
Maritime Museum
The Migration Museum is housed in the magnificent Bond Stores which were erected in 1850 in Port Adelaide. Highlights are a full scale copy of a sailing sketch and the lighthouse that was built in 1869, where you can climb the spiral staircase to the top. 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide (08 8207 6255). Bus from city
Migration Museum
This museum is dedicated to displaying and retelling the many histories and diverse cultures that have made South Australia. The main galleries of the museum take you on chronological tour of South Australia's history. 82 Kintore Street, Adelaide (08 8207 7580). Bus or walk from CBD
Military Vehicles Museum
This museum is home to war memorabilia and military vehicles from the First World War to present day. There are numerous displays of uniforms, vehicles and radio equipment, as well as an impressive restoration workshop. 252 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide (08 8341 3011). Bus from city
National Railway Museum
This unique musuem houses the largest undercover collection of locotives, passenger carriages and freight vehicles in Australia. There are steam and diesel engines as well as railcars, carriages and freight wagons on display. The Museum operates from two sites, this one in Port Adelaide and the Semaphore to Fort Ganville Tourist Railway that departs from the Semaphore Jetty, this is a miniature railway that visitors can ride on a two kilometre journey along the beautiful Semaphore foreshore. Museum located at Lipson Street, Port Adelaide (08 8341 1690). Bus from city, Semaphore miniature railway located at Semaphore Foreshore
National Wine Centre of Australia
Whatever you have ever wanted to know about wine you can find out here. South Australia is the wine capital of our nation and this centre promotes that fact by using interactive technology and multi media displays. There are also plenty of Australian wines available for tasting. Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide (08 8303 3355). Bus or walk from CBD
Rodney Fox's Shark Museum
Rodney Fox's Shark Museum is in Glenelg, and
has photographs and models of sharks and other items
relating to encounters with those formidable fishes,
and also various displays of nautical objects. Glenelg Town Hall, Jetty Road, Glenelg (08 8376 3373). Historical Tram or bus from city
South Australian Museum
This large Museum has six floors of of permanant and temporary exhibits. It displays the largest Aboriginal exhibition in the world. Other highlights are the Ancient Egypt display, rare fossils, Adelaide's astronaut Andy Thomas's space suit and life sized mammals. North Terrace, Adelaide (08 8207 7500) Bus or walk from CBD
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