South Australian Maritime Museum — Museum in Port Adelaide

Reviews of South Australian Maritime Museum

• Sophia

  Added 2016.06.19

  South Australia maritime museum affectionately reffered to by locals as "museumy mc museum face" is a treasure trove of history. A visit typically takes 30 to 90 mins depending on how thoroughly you examine every placard. Staff are helpful and passionate. Must do for history buffs. Due to the layout i would not advise wearing roller blades or skates.
• Ian

  Added 2016.06.12

  Old world feel. Great museum of Naval and nautical heritage of SA. As much a Heritage Museum as maritime one. A great couple of hours for the whole family.
• Richard

  Added 2016.02.21

  Only serious history buffs or children need apply. Man at the front desk talked up the interactive boat you could go on as the main attraction, not very impressive, the ladders leading down on the boat led to pointless small rooms with not much in them. Trying out the interactive surfboard on the top floor was a joke. Lots of interesting stuff about captain James Cook. The display of a decapitated dolphins head was confronting to say the least. Lowest floor was somewhat entertaining for 5 minutes. If you're 14-37 and not a serious history buff just give it a miss.
• Sophia

  Added 2014.09.03

  My kids love this Museum. It's got lots of great thing to look at and learn about. The people there are really friendly and on school holidays they always have some activities. And some displays are put up based on the history of explorers also they have a treasure hunt quiz, where the kids can explore the museum find items and learn about the history of the ships, voyages, treasures from long ago that people took on a ship etc. There is also a very huge ship right in the middle that you can climb on and explore. Sometimes they have a show and it's performed on the ship. The shows are great and it gets everyone involved. Also your entry to the museum gets you a free entry to climb the Light House down at the pier. The view once you are up the top is amazing you can see the sea and the town.
• Bryan

  Added 2014.01.24

  wish we had more time here, did not realize it would be so fast and awesome. A wonderful place to visit.