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South Australian
Maritime Museum
Discover Australia’s oldest nautical collection
as the Maritime Museum throws open its
galleries for free. Housed in the imposing
Bond Stores, the Museum showcases life on
the waves from the early days of exploration,
to more idyllic times as Australians develop
a unique beachside culture that’s envied
around the world. The Museum features
exhibitions, interactive displays and, specially
for the Port Festival, a fascinating ‘journey’
back in time into the lives of some of the
folk who found themselves at the Port of
Adelaide.
Supported by the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield.
Dates
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 Oct
10am to 9pm
Bookings
Not Required
Information
08 8207 6255
maritime@history.sa.gov.au
www.samaritimemuseum.com.au
Cost
Free
Venue
SA Maritime Museum,
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Map
I14
FREE
Bond Stores Inhabited
Join us for a trip to the past as a handful
of fascinating ‘hosts’ recount the stories,
people, places and gossip that coloured our
history. Hear an orphan lass re-live her long
voyage on a timber sailing ship, discover a
former curator with a unique passion and
legacy, and meet explorer Nicolas Baudin
who once charted our coasts. You might also
see a ghostly apparition or perhaps hear a
figurehead recount a tale of shipwreck.
Dates
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 Oct, 1pm to 3pm,
5.30pm to 7.30pm, 8.30pm to 8.45pm
Cost
Free
Venue
Bond Store Galleries, SA Maritime
Museum, 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Map
I14
FREE
Archaeology Revealed
Meet archaeologists studying Port Adelaide’s
history and heritage and uncover stories of
life in South Australia’s principal Port. Hands
on activities for kids: have a go at piecing
plates back together or try your hand at
archaeological drawing.
Dates
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 Oct, 10am to 5pm
Information
adam.paterson@flinders.edu.au
www.flinders.edu.au/ehlt/archaeology
Cost
Free
Venue
SA Maritime Museum,
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Map
I14
FREE
museums
* Some events in the museums have an entry fee.
Please check individual descriptions for details.
FREE ENTRY
To Maritime, Railway and
Aviation Museums during
Port Festival weekend.*