South Australian Museum

The South Australian Museum is renowned for its world-class natural history and cultural collections. The museum is home to the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural objects, with over 3,000 artefacts on display. The South Australian Biodiversity Gallery brings into sharp focus the land and marine wildlife of our state, with touch screens, interactive elements and a wealth of information. Other galleries include the Pacific Cultures, Megafauna, Opalised Fossils, Mawson, Ediacaran, Minerals and the Ancient Egyptian Room. The ever-popular Discovery Centre has been re-opened on Level One with animals and information for direct access to the collections, with staff available for identification of objects and assistance with research. A vibrant program of temporary exhibitions includes the prestigious annual Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, the stunning ANZANG Nature Photography, and annual summer blockbuster event that are always a big hit.