Museum

Art Gallery of South Australia

Adelaide's art museum, founded in 1881, with free general entry and an interactive Studio where children get to be the artist.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Price
General entry is free; charges may apply for some exhibitions.
Opening hours
Galleries are open 10am-5pm every day except 25 December.
Free tours
Free daily guided tours of the collection and temporary exhibitions, led by a Gallery Guide.
For kids
An interactive Studio where children become the artist, plus self-guided Curiosity Tours for families.
Food
AGSA_eat by the courtyard has The Bistro (bookings recommended), The Deli (walk-ins) and The Bar.
Bags
Large bags, backpacks and umbrellas aren't allowed in the galleries; leave them at the free cloakrooms near both main entrances.
Getting there
Buses on North Terrace stop right outside the Gallery near Pulteney Street, at stop T1 (westbound) or G1 (eastbound).
Parking
Wilson Parking on North Terrace is directly opposite the Gallery.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

The Art Gallery of South Australia is an art museum in Adelaide, founded in 1881. General entry costs nothing, so you can come for an hour and leave when attention runs out. Children can make things in the interactive Studio, and Curiosity Tours let a family explore the collection at its own pace; there are also free guided tours led by a Gallery Guide. Backpacks and large bags go in the free cloakroom by the entrance, and AGSA_eat by the sunny courtyard covers lunch, with The Deli taking walk-ins. It is a five-minute walk from Adelaide Railway Station. The trade-off is noise: there are no dedicated quiet spaces, so the gallery suggests bringing ear defenders and heading for the quieter, less busy rooms or the courtyard if a child needs a break.

Family FAQ

How much does Art Gallery of South Australia cost?

General entry is free; charges may apply for some exhibitions.

What are the opening hours of Art Gallery of South Australia?

Galleries are open 10am-5pm every day except 25 December.

Is there parking at Art Gallery of South Australia?

Wilson Parking on North Terrace is directly opposite the Gallery.

Why kids will love it

Free entry and a hands-on Studio make it an easy, low-stakes introduction to an art museum. Self-propelled and push wheelchairs and walkers can be borrowed at no cost, and there are Auslan-interpreted, Deaf-led and audio-described tours as well as quiet sessions.

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