Girt by stories

South Australian Maritime Museum

More than just a pretty face!

Sea what you can see at the South Australian Maritime Museum.

Discover the stories behind my face!
Leviathan: An Astonishing History of Whales

Explore the history of whaling in Australia and around the world.

A deeper look at the biological importance and cultural significance of whales.
Save Nellie!

We need your help today!

Donate to to help us save the MV Nelcebee – South Australia’s longest serving vessel.
Active II

Our replica ketch brings to life part of the world’s last fleet of commercial sail.

Visit the replica ketch Active II

Opening hours

10am – 5pm everyday

Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day

Where are we

126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, 5015
The Museum is a short walk from the Port Adelaide train station and local bus stops.

Admission

Adult: $15.00
Concession: $9.00
Child: $6.00
Family $34.50

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What's On

Event

Passengers lining up at the Quarantine Station

Torrens Island Quarantine Station Tours 2018...

Torrens Island Quarantine Station Tours 2018

25 March - 21 October 2018

The Quarantine Station was built in 1879 to stop passengers bringing diseases such as small pox into Adelaide. Today, the site is remarkably intact an...

Temporary Exhibition

Leviathan: An astonishing history of whales

15 December 2017 - 11 November 2018

Permanent Exhibition

Wrecked! Tragedy and the Southern Seas

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The Museum is a short walk from the Port Adelaide train station and local bus stops.

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Where we are

The Museum is a short walk from the Port Adelaide train station and local bus stops.

126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, 5015

Daily 10am — 5pm (Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

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