South Australian Museum

Adelaide

The state natural history museum on North Terrace, known for its large collection of Aboriginal cultural material and its displays of fossils, minerals and Australian wildlife.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Art Gallery Tram Stop #18848120 m Art Gallery Tram Stop #18849130 m Stop G1 North Tce - North side #13284150 m Stop T1 North Tce - South side #16591150 m Stop F1 North Tce - North side #13286200 m University Tram Stop #18851260 m

Lines stopping nearby

98A 98C 99A 99C 170 171 171A 172 173 174 176 176G 178 178M 178S 178X 281 281K 286 286A 287 288 288S Botanic Gardens N178

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South Australian Museum — Adelaide — South Australian Museum · South Australian government photographer / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)

What it is

Founded in 1856, the museum holds one of the world's most significant collections relating to Aboriginal Australian cultures, shown in the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. Other galleries cover Australian mammals and birds, Pacific cultures, ancient Egypt, minerals and meteorites, and fossils including the Ediacaran fauna, some of the oldest known complex life, found in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.

The entrance is set back from North Terrace between the State Library and the Art Gallery.

Getting there by bus

The Art Gallery tram stop on the city tram line is just outside, and buses along North Terrace stop at Stop G1 North Tce and Stop T1 North Tce, served by routes such as 170, 174, 176, 178 and 281.

Adelaide Railway Station, about ten minutes' walk west along North Terrace, is another easy option.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to South Australian Museum by public transport?

The nearest stops are Art Gallery Tram Stop, Stop G1 North Tce - North side, Stop T1 North Tce - South side. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to South Australian Museum.

What is the nearest stop to South Australian Museum?

Art Gallery Tram Stop (stop code 18848), about 120 m from South Australian Museum. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is South Australian Museum located?

South Australian Museum is in Adelaide. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to South Australian Museum from another part of the city?

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