Art museums in South Australia

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.

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.

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'.

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

Have you ever seen an exhibition of hand-made pieces of art by Aboriginal artists? In this gallery you can also buy their works as gifts!