South Australian Museum

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South Australian Museum

The main focus of this museum is the astonishingly ancient history of the land of Australia, with the Origin Energy Fossil Gallery displaying some of the oldest fossils in the world. Here you will also find extensive exhibitions on Aboriginal history.

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addressNorth Terrace, Adelaide
emailfeedback@samuseum.sa.gov.au
openingHoursDaily 10am–5pm
phone+61 8 8207 7500
websiteVisit website
facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southaustralianmuseum/

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