Ever wanted to bite the head off of a T-Rex? Or maybe sip on a delicious chocolate milkshake while under the watchful gaze of a suspended bottle nose dolphin skeleton? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, but our point is, eating out with kids around 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ doesn’t have to be expensive, or boring. We love the South Australian Museum, hello FREE, airconditioned, indoor activity.

Heading to the Museum Café is a highlight for our family outings. The relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a coffee break while the kids enjoy a bite to eat. We love how they offer a variety of options to please everyone’s tastes. From healthy choices like the fresh and vibrant ‘Little Dippers Snack Box’, packed with fruits, veggies, and dips perfect for little hands, to more indulgent treats like hot dogs and dino nuggets, there’s something to keep everyone happy.

What we think sets the Museum Café apart is how it combines great food with a fun, educational experience. The kids are fascinated by the museum exhibits, we always have to see the giant squid (any one else?) and after exploring, they’re eager to refuel with a meal that’s as exciting as their museum adventures. The dino nuggets are a particular hit, sparking their imaginations and adding a playful twist to their meal, while the healthy grazing box helps balance out their energy levels. More of a hot dog family? These are huge! Further to this the coffee is great and there is a big range of uncomplicated options for parents too, including a rotating specials board.

The cafe’s location obviously allows us to seamlessly integrate a meal with our museum visit. It’s not just about filling up; it’s about slowing down and enhancing the overall experience. The kids can enjoy their food while discussing their favorite exhibits, making it a great way to combine learning with dining. A lot of people also miss the undercover outdoor seating tucked around the corner. Highly recommend for kids like mine who are professional level crumb droppers. Plus, a bit of fresh air and some lawn to burn around on never hurt.

Give it a try next time you are in the city. The tram makes access easy and you’ll all love the family-friendly environment, ensuring that everyone from toddlers to adults, can enjoy a pleasant meal before diving back into more museum exploration.

Last thing. The cookies and goodies on the counter are the absolute cutest thing ever. I hope they never ever take them away!

Find The Museum Café at South Australian Museum, North Terrace 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ City

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Every Sunday at 1pm and 3pm, the National Trust invites curious minds aged 8 and up to join a journey through the Old Treasury Building at the Adina Treasury Hotel, right in the heart of 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. This tour is quite literally a hidden gem for families wanting to combine a history lesson with a little adventure. It’s an immersive, accessible experience, just right for curious kids (and grown-ups) with a love for local stories and history.

The Treasury building is a must-do experience for families wanting to step into history and explore one of South Australia’s most important sites of political power. From riots to floods and the historic reforms that helped shape the colony, visitors will uncover the events that defined 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s early years while meeting the colourful characters who left their mark on the city.

Beneath the building lies a network of hidden passages and shadowy corridors where gold was once safely stored, tight spaces filled with stories larger than life. It’s the perfect adventure for families who love real-life tales of colonial times, enjoy hands-on exploration of heritage sites, and have curious kids aged 8 and over eager to discover how 91¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s politics and gold history unfolded underground.

Ticket Prices: Adult: $20 | Concession: $18 | National Trust Members, Kids (8–15 years), and Students: $12 | Companion Card holders: Free

Meet at the historic Adina Treasury Hotel, 2 Flinders Street, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½. The tour is pram and wheelchair-friendly.

To book your tickets visit

feature image credit www.nationaltrust.org.au

Looking for something fun (and free) to do with the kids? The South Australian Museum is packed with five floors of things to see, touch and discover. It’s the kind of place where curiosity takes over, and every corner has something new to explore.

Start your visit in the popular, World Mammals Gallery on the ground floor where kids can gaze at lions, elephants and tigers standing side by side. From there, make your way up to the Discovery Centre which is open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30am-2.30pm. This interactive area is always a hit. Kids can open drawers full of quirky objects, peer into the buzzing working beehive and get hands-on with fascinating specimens.

The Minerals Gallery will have the whole family in awe with the colourful dazzling displays of gemstones and minerals, or check out the incredible Opalised Fossil Gallery, with links back to the dinosaur ages and Australia’s ancient inland sea.

Can you spot the Museum in a Box sets? They’re tucked away around the Museum and filled with puzzles and games that connect little ones with the real treasures on display. The Museum’s is especially designed for young explorers aged five and under. Sign up to receive special offers and access to activity packs that can be borrowed to make your visit even more fun!

After all the exploring, you’re bound to need a break. Enjoy a relaxed morning tea or lunch at the Museum Café, where locally sourced ingredients inspire a fresh and imaginative menu. The beautiful Museum Shop is also located on the ground floor and worth a browse for unique science and natural history related gifts and mementos.

Open daily from 10am–5pm, the Museum is the perfect place to relax and inspire curious minds. Take a look to see this month!

North Terrace, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½

Kids will be inspired about all things science and technology and although their website states that the exhibitions are primarily aimed at older kids (ages 15+) we’ve taken our younger ones and they’ve also really enjoyed this space. Parents you might just need to interact and guide little ones through.

There are also events and exhibitions that happen regularly at MOD.
From Jan – November 2024 check out “Broken” – an exploration of how the world could be different if we imagined new ways of being. If our old systems are broken, what should we build in their place?
A captivating and interactive experience for the whole family. The futuristic atmosphere and interactive elements will transport you to another world, making it an immersive and exciting adventure from start to finish.

There is an inhouse cafe and MOD. shop where you can grab a bite to eat and shop for products inspired by research, science and design.

Opening Hours
10am-5pm Tuesday – Saturday
Closed Monday and Public Holidays

For more information about what’s on and to help plan your visit head to

MOD. is located in the UniSA Bradley Building (Purruna Wardli). North Terrace, adjacent to the Morphett Street Bridge, in the 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ CBD. MOD. is built on Kaurna Country.

There are displays going into the history of the region – having already spent a few days on the Copper Coast, the kids were able to understand different points of reference and I have no doubt that they have tucked a few little tidbits of info into their brains!

Matta House is an historically accurate house to show what life was like in the late 1800s in the area, which for fellow Downton Abbey fans (Hi!), you will love. The old Kulpara Primary School remains and to sit the kids down in the ye-olde classroom was really cool. I am sure the kids loved being back at school during their school holidays but again, they will thank me later with the gift of learning. The Grandma and ex-teacher in our group loved this and spent ages reminiscing about their own childhood classrooms!

Take your time at The Farm Shed Heritage Museum, there is a lot to take in. There is every type of machinery imaginable, so much information about the past and the people of the Copper Coast and tons of displays on all aspects of “life back then”. We played “hey kids do you know what this is?” many times during our visit, with everyone having a good giggle as they tried to guess what and old phone, shoe polisher, vaccum cleaners and many more relics from days gone by were!

The Farm Shed Heritage Museum is open 7 days a week (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day) Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and weekends and Public Holidays 10am to 4pm. Allow at least an hour for your visit.
Adults: $12 | Children: $3 | Family (2+3): $30

Guided tours are available for groups, please call Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre on 08 8821 2333 to arrange.
A wheelchair and walking frame are available to use within the museum, please call to ensure availability.

The brand new state of the art exhibition showcases the historic 100 year old bi-plane made famous from its journey from England to Australia in 1919. It took brothers Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith along with Jim Bennet and Wally Shiers 28 days to make the journey with just a map and a compass. The epic flight was made just 16 years after the Wright Brothers flew the first-ever powered aircraft. Pretty impressive, right?!

The new exhibition features interactive touch screens, projection canvas, and artefacts from the original journey all thanks to award-winning experience design studio, Sandpit. It’s a complete audio visual experience showcasing the story of the Vickers Vimy plane, the flight, the crew and the heroic journey. With the help of the Young 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Voices choir, Sandpit also produced the first ever recording of the song Our Flying Boys, a celebration song written by E Ronchetti-Allein and Jack Fewster which can be heard for the first time in 100 years at the exhibit alongside an interview by the celebrated pilot, Wally Shiers.

Award-winning experience design studio, Sandpit, were brought on board to bring to life a rich archive of historical material over 100 years old. Utilising the exhibitions multiple interactive touch screens and projection canvas, Sandpit have designed a complete audio visual experience showcasing the story of the Vickers Vimy plane, the flight, the crew and the heroic stories that ensued. With the help of the Young 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Voices choir, Sandpit also produced the first ever recording of the song Our Flying Boys, a celebration song written by E Ronchetti-Allein and Jack Fewster which can be heard for the first time in 100 years at the exhibit alongside an interview by the celebrated pilot, Wally Shiers.

Relocated from its old hangar near the airport’s long term car park to the new purpose-built exhibition space, this $7 million project is part of the $200 terminal expansion project and is funded by the Federal Government, South Australian Government and 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Airport.

Where: Ground floor of the terminal
(opposite the entrance of the Atura Hotel)
Sir Richard Williams Drive
91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Airport.
When: Open from 8 am – 8 pm every day of the year
Cost: Entry is free

Located on Kaurna Yerta (Kaurna Country), Tarrkarri – Centre for First Nations Cultures will be Australia’s premier Centre honoring more than 60,000 years of continuous First Nations cultures across the country.

This major project, launched in December 2021, will be the cultural heart of Lot Fourteen and be internationally recognised as an iconic place of belonging, healing, reconciliation and pride for the people of South Australia and will help drive interstate and international tourism to 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ as a unique major cultural destination.

It will showcase an understanding of Country and a contemporary expression through education, performance, language, visual arts and collections; with the use of modern and innovative technologies.

Find it at Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, 91¹û¶³´«Ã½

Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor and South Australia’s marine treasures. The centre provides whale sighting information, education and research support services through a range of mediums. The centre brings together a unique collection of historic treasures, marine, cultural, and aboriginal heritage to deliver an inspiring and enjoyable experience for every visitor.

We love the Dig Pit where kids can dig for fossils!

Admission Fees

CHILD $2.00
ADULT $5.00
CONCESSION $4.00
FAMILY (2 Adults + 2 Children) $15.00

For opening hours and entry prices visit their website

2 Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor

It’s Australia’s biggest motoring collection with over 400 vintage, veteran, post war, classic and modern cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes! Discover how motor vehicles have opened up our country, linking some of the most isolated communities in the world. From the stately to the absurd, from the hand-built to the mass-produced, see the vehicles people loved and loathed, thrashed and pampered, in the pursuit of their motoring dreams!

You don’t have to be a rev head to appreciate the history here and there’s also heaps of space for picnics, free BBQs, a playground, cafe, souvenir shop and free kids activities. It’s a great day out.

Shannon St, Birdwood
Check opening hours and entry prices on their website

(all photos credit )

Renowned for its innovative approach to maritime history and education, the Museum incorporates the historic Bond Store with three floors of exhibitions, the Port 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lighthouse from South Neptune Island, and the much-loved steam tug, Yelta.

The museum is further towards the ‘Port’, but on the same street, as the Aviation Museum and the Railway Museumso you can hit all three in one day if you think your family can handle it! It’s probably more suited to school aged children, as there is a lot of information and a interactive aspects to the museum. It has a lot of big things to look at, but many more small aspects that won’t suit the younger children.

There is a small play area within one of the exhibits on the 2nd level for kids to climb through and investigate. There are stairs up to the second level and down to the basement, but there is also disabled access.

Open 10am – 5pm daily. (closed Christmas Day)
126 Lipson Street, Port 91¹û¶³´«Ã½

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