National Reconciliation Week | SA Museum | 27 May – 3 Jun 2026
National Reconciliation Week is on at the South Australian Museum from 27 May to 3 June.
Visit the South Australian Museum during National Reconciliation Week to learn more about First Nations histories and cultures, and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. Take part in cultural tours with Bookabee Australia, family-friendly activities and a new display exploring the Museum’s work in repatriation at Kaurna Wangayarta.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day.
What’s on at the South Australian Museum during National Reconciliation Week:
Aboriginal Cultures Gallery Tours
Join cultural guides from Bookabee Australia for an informative tour of the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. The Gallery contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world.
Book in for one of three tours:
Wednesday 27 May (10:30am–12pm)
Saturday 30 May (1pm–2:30pm)
Tuesday 2 June (2pm – 3:30pm)
Tickets are $10 for general admission; $5 for concession and Museum Members.
Reconciliation Family Space
On level 2 of the Museum, families with young children aged 3-6 years can explore a dedicated space designed to introduce young learners to the spirit of Reconciliation Week. Picture books by First Nations authors and illustrators create a gentle entry point into culture, identity and Country.
The space also features the ABC series Dance with Tom, a joyful celebration of Yugambeh language and stories through movement. It’s a fun and inclusive way for children to experience First Nations language in action.
This space will open from Saturday 30 May to Wednesday 3 June and is free to explore. No bookings required.
Kaurna Wangayarta display
The new display in the Museum’s foyer celebrates the spirit of reconciliation behind Kaurna Wangayarta, the purpose-built memorial park dedicated to the reburial of Kaurna ancestral remains.
Wangayarta was developed by the Kaurna People together with the South Australian Museum. More than 580 Kaurna Ancestors have been repatriated at Wangayarta since 2021.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the South Australian Museum website
What: National Reconciliation Week at the South Australian Museum
When: 27 May – 3 June 2026 | Open daily: 10am to 5pm | Anzac Day: 12noon to 5pm | Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day
Where: The Museum is located at North Terrace, Adelaide, next to the Art Gallery and the State Library.
Who: All ages
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