Play & Go Adelaide

[ February 6, 2025; ]
Calling All Junior Photographers!
Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they’d like to enter their pics in the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. 
Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any age so it’s a great opportunity for […]

[ August 31, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ] [caption id="attachment_197929" align="alignnone" width="630"] Nest of Silk by Oliver Lacey[/caption]
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August until 5 January 2025.
Currently in its 21st year, the competition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea through photography.
See nature […]

Explore and celebrate the recently restored Ayers House grand mansion in a rare, never before seen empty state at Ayers House: An Exploration.
Choose to have a glass of sparkling upon arrival, then embark on an exploration of the spectacular rooms including the famous State Dining Room, Grand Staircase and the Family Bedrooms with a number […]

The streets of North Adelaide feature works from the David Roche Collection in a self-guided trail from July until October 2024, creating an outdoor art gallery to explore.
Review by Claire Davill
The Fermoy on Foot Art Trail features fourteen reproductions of art pieces on the walls of buildings throughout North Adelaide’s streets, including Melbourne Street, Brougham […]

The South Australian Museum is a popular destination for families with kids of all ages, offering free educational activities, intriguing displays and innovative temporary exhibitions. The Discovery Centre is a favourite with families, offering hands-on exploration, while the Giant Squid that covers four floors is always popular.
READ OUR REVIEW OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM

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[ June 1, 2024 to August 24, 2024. ] [caption id="attachment_197057" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Luke Jones[/caption]
A treasure trove of toys will be on display for the young and the young at heart at The David Roche Foundation House Museum in North Adelaide.
Before smartphones and video games were a phenomenon, children worldwide were captivated by tin toys, wooden trucks and paper planes. Now, visitors […]

[ June 16, 2024; July 18, 2024 to July 21, 2024. August 18, 2024; September 15, 2024; October 20, 2024; November 17, 2024; ]
Heritage on Sunday – Family Friendly Events at the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum.
Managed and maintained by theTea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust of South Australia, the Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum holds family friendly public openings on the third Sunday of the month.
The Highercombe Hotel, a prominent landmark in the historic township […]

The South Australian Museum has partnered with Raising Literacy Australia and the Little Book Press to provide inspiring learning experiences for visitors under 5 and their families.
The Crocodile Club is a brand new FREE early learning program for the South Australian Museum’s littlest visitors and their families. This new program has been created to share […]

Top Museums to Visit with Kids in South Australia
Museums offer a world of wonder and discovery for kids. Many museums have interactive displays or exhibitions that allow kids to engage with history, science and culture in a fun and engaging way.
In Adelaide, you’ll find a great range of museums to suit all interests; uncover the […]

Explore The Art Gallery of South Australia on North Terrace, Adelaide.
There’s plenty for kids to see and do at the Art Gallery and there’s so much more than just looking at paintings on the wall!
Review by Claire Davill
Don’t shy away from taking kids into The Art Gallery of South Australia as there’s plenty of kid-friendly […]

[ April 18, 2024; April 21, 2024; May 26, 2024; ]
Port River Cruises on the Historic Vessel ‘Archie Badenoch’.
Take a cruise along the Port River on the South Australian Maritime Museum’s historic vessel, the ‘Archie Badenoch’!
Built during WWII by General Motor Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the South Australian Police in December 1946. Named ‘Archie Badenoch’ in honour of […]

[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]       
National Motor Museum
The Autumn School Holidays are just around the bend and it’s a great time to visit the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Get ready for a wheelie good time at the National Motor Museum. There’s a boot load of cool things happening these holidays so go along for the ride!
What’s on at the […]

[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
Follow the LEGO® Trail at the Migration Museum.
Join in the fun at Migration Museum for another fabulous LEGO Trail. Find all the LEGO figures hidden inside the Museum, unscramble the matching letters and spell out the winning word. Enter the competition to win one of two fantastic prizes. Kids can also help make Earth Day […]

[ April 6, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
SA Maritime Museum Lego Trail: Creature Quest.
Explore the South Australian Maritime Museum on the April school holiday Creature Quest LEGO® Trail!
You’ll be amazed to learn how many different animals feature in their maritime exhibits. From a sheep to a shark and a cat to a kangaroo, can you find all the LEGO® minifigures hidden amongst […]

[ March 16, 2024; ]
Go along to the SA Maritime Museum for a family-friendly event commemorating the remarkable accomplishments of Matthew Flinders on the 250th anniversary of his birth. 
Young Matthew Flinders enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 16, inspired by the book ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and a dream to explore unknown lands. Over the subsequent 20 years […]

Hidden behind the front gates just out of Tailem Bend is a surprisingly large pioneer village – Old Tailem Town, full of interesting history and plenty of old buildings to explore. 
Review by Claire Davill
South Australia’s Old Tailem Town has been run as a pioneer village for nearly 40 years now – and it’s all thanks […]

[ March 23, 2024; April 27, 2024; June 22, 2024; August 17, 2024; October 19, 2024; December 14, 2024; ]
Discover what’s on for teens at AGSA in 2024!
Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Neo is a FREE after-hours event for teens aged 13-17.
Neo is a parent-free zone where young people can kick back and hang out with friends, jump into creative labs, tune into live music and explore […]

GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition & Virtual Reality Experience
Take a journey into the heart of the ancient Daintree Rainforest, one of earth’s most fascinating, beautiful and vital ecosystems. GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum until 17 March 2024. Watch the rainforest evolve on a big screen, see rainforest creatures on display […]

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Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia 
An exciting introduction to art for children and their families, enjoy art-making, music, performances and tours on the first Sunday of every month with Start at the Gallery.
START is a FREE family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment at the Art Gallery […]

The 12 Days of Holidays & Escape Cells!
Visit Adelaide Gaol these summer school holidays and discover how prisoners celebrated different holidays throughout the year. Kids can also step into the shoes of prisoners from the past and see if they have what it takes to crack the codes and make their escape from The Escape […]

A teenage LEGO enthusiast has brought Tram 361 back to Glenelg, in model form. His creation now has a permanent home at Glenelg’s Bay Discovery Centre.
Jackson Hefford, a passionate teen about trams and everything transport since he was three years old, was able to bring his vision to life using a Holdfast Bay Community Grant. […]

[ August 26, 2023 to October 29, 2023. ]
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 
A South Australian Museum exhibition, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition celebrates the natural heritage of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and […]

[ July 15, 2023; ]
Relaxed, Sensory-Friendly Morning at the South Australian Museum
A sensory-friendly morning for visitors of all ages, their families, friends, and support workers.
Visit the South Australian Museum out of hours where visitors with autism and other sensory or access requirements can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum. This is a chance to see all […]

[ May 27, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_183358" align="alignnone" width="630"] Ida Sophia with Witness in Ramsay Art Prize 2023, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide; photo: Saul Steed[/caption]
Ramsay Art Prize Exhibition 2023
See the works of all 27 finalists at the Art Gallery of South Australia in a free exhibition open until 27 August 2023.
Congratulations to Ida Sophia, winner of the $100,000 […]

McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space.
Don’t be fooled by the name… McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre is so much more than a place for tourists. With its cute kitchen garden café, art gallery, awesome nature playground and yummy gin tasting, this is one spot that you need to […]

  
Six Extinctions | SA Museum Dinosaur Exhibition | Review
If you have a budding paleontologist in the family, or dinosaur-mad kids, then you need to check out the latest exhibition at the South Australian Museum.
Six Extinctions showcases an amazing collection of fossils, life-like models, and large artworks, and also features never before seen specimens from […]

[ November 26, 2022; January 1, 2023 to February 5, 2023. ]  
Six Extinctions Exhibition at the South Australian Museum
Step back in time and explore the mass extinctions of Earth’s history at Six Extinctions at the South Australian Museum! Meet some of the top predators of each geological period, including a replica of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever found!

Six Extinctions is an exciting new blockbuster exhibition premiering […]

[ October 21, 2022 to October 23, 2022. ]
Richard Bell’s Embassy at the Art Gallery of SA (AGSA)
Richard Bell’s Embassy will be taking up residence at AGSA from 21 – 23 October 2022, as the Aboriginal Tent Embassy marks 50 years of First Nations activism.
Inspired by the Aboriginal Tent Embassy – the protest camp set up 50 years ago on the lawns of […]

Our Footy, Our People, Our Stories at the State Library of South Australia
The great moments and achievements of the SANFL 
Immerse yourself in 145 years of great moments and achievements of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) in this exciting exhibition, Our Footy, Our People, Our Stories. The State Library is pleased to be partnering with […]

Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
The Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum at Kurralta Park has recently reopened after a long break due to COVID-19. 
The Museum is dedicated to the collection of machinery and apparatus used by the Electricity Trust of South Australia (ETSA) and previously the Adelaide Electric Supply Company (AESCo), in the generation, distribution and […]