All contemporary art museums to visit in Adelaide

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 4 museums in Adelaide. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Adelaide:

  1. Art Gallery of South Australia1

    Art Gallery of South Australia

     Adelaide
    The Art Gallery of South Australia, also known as AGSA, is a significant cultural institution located in Adelaide. It was originally established as the National Gallery of South Australia in 1881, making it a place of historical significance as well as a hub for art enthusiasts.
  2. Carrick Hill2

    Carrick Hill

     Adelaide
    Carrick Hill is a historic property located in the suburb of Springfield, at the foot of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. This property is open to the public and offers a glimpse into the past with its large collection of drawings, sculptures, antiques, and paintings. Built in the style of an English manor in 1939, it is one of the few period homes in Australia to have survived with its grounds undiminished and most of its original contents intact.
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    Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

     Adelaide
    The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, often referred to as Tandanya, is an art museum situated on Grenfell Street in Adelaide, South Australia. This museum specializes in promoting Indigenous Australian art, including visual art, music, and storytelling. It is the oldest Aboriginal-owned and -run cultural centre in Australia, deriving its name from Tarndanya, the Kaurna Aboriginal people's name for the Adelaide city centre and parklands area, meaning 'place of the red kangaroo'.
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    Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

     Adelaide
    One of the best galleries in Adelaide focusing on innovation. A must see not only for fans of art!