Museum sights in Adelaide
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Migration Museum
This engaging social-history museum tells the story of the many migrants who have made SA their home. The museum has info on 100-plus nationalities (as opposed to individuals) in its database, along with some poignant personal stories.
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Bradman Collection
Cricket fans can pour over the personal items of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman at the Bradman Collection. Simple timelines set out the story of the genius cricketer clearly and succinctly, and fans will fairly wet themselves over this collection of memorabilia donated by 'the Don' himself before he died. The exhibition is housed in the magnificent, historic 1861 South Australian Institute building, part of the State Library of SA precinct.
Continue the theme north of the Torrens River at the Adelaide Oval (King William Rd, North Adelaide), where a statue of the Don graces this most picturesque of Test cricket grounds.
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South Australian Museum
Digs into Australia's natural history with special exhibits on whales and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson, and an Aboriginal Cultures Gallery displaying artefacts of the Ngarrindjeri people of the Coorong and lower Murray. The giant squid is the undisputed highlight of the free tours. There's a cool cafe here too.
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Bay Discovery Centre
This low-key museum depicts the social history of Glenelg from colonisation to today, and addresses the plight of the local Kaurna people, who lost both their land and voice. Don't miss the relics dredged up from the original pier, and the spooky old sideshow machines.
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Maritime Museum
The salty Maritime Museum is the oldest of its kind in Australia. Highlights include the iconic Port Adelaide Lighthouse, busty figureheads made everywhere from Londonderry to Quebec, shipwreck and explorer displays, and a computer register of early migrants.
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Australian Museum of Childhood
The Australian Museum of Childhood is an overflowing toy box with toys from the 1890s through to Mouse Trap and today's faves. The best part? You can actually play with them.
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National Railway Museum
Trainspotters rejoice! A delightfully nerdy museum crammed with railway memorabilia.
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