South Australian Museum Cultural Tour
Explore the ‘Aboriginal Cultures Gallery’ at the South Australian Museum through the lens of local Aboriginal culture. The Gallery showcases the largest collection of Australian Aboriginal antiquities and archival material in the world, with over 3,000 items on display.
Your local guide takes you on a guided journey back in time. You will walk through the gallery sharing stories about the significance of cultural artefacts, regions, Aboriginal peoples and cultures.
Celebrate the cultural achievements of Australia’s Aboriginal peoples on a guided tour today.
Location
South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
What to expect
The wealth of artefacts in this gallery includes boomerangs, bark paintings, shields, maps, early written recordings, photographs, field notebooks and some of the only intact bark canoes known to be in existence.
Your local Aboriginal guide will share some of the history of the world’s oldest continuing cultures in an exciting, contemporary context. He will share important social history, cultural information and personal stories.
What is included
Departure Point: Foyer South at the Australian Museum, North Terrace Adelaide. (Entry from front lawn of main entrance).
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Includes: Aboriginal guide, along with Aboriginal interpretations and knowledge.
Group bookings only, with a minimum booking of 10 people.
For personalised dates and availability for groups with a minimum of 10 or more people, please select the enquire now button.
Meeting point
South Australian Museum
Your guide will meet you on the front lawn of the main entrance into the Museum.
Please arrive 10 mins prior to departure time
What to bring
Camera
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Bookabee Australia
Bookabee Australia is a family owned and operated business specialising in providing authentic Aboriginal experiences delivered on Kaurna Land, the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains area.
Owners Haydyn Bromley and Lele Sanderson established Bookabee Australia in 2005 with a vision to become a leader in authentic Aboriginal Cultural Tourism and Aboriginal Cultural Consultancy Services.
Haydyn is a descendant of the Adnyamathanha, Yarluyandi and Narungga peoples. He has direct family ties with the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Simpson Desert & South- West Queensland.
Central to his philosophy is the sharing of his Muda, (stories of creation) passed down from his elders to give guests an insight into his culture and caring for country. Haydyn’s Grandfathers, Uncles and other community members have contributed to the depth of knowledge and experiences shared their tours and experiences.
Bookabee Australia is a South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame recipient and multi-award-winning company based in Adelaide South Australia. Haydyn is the City of Adelaide 2021 Australian Citizen of the Year Award Recipient. He was recognised for his dedication, commitment and contribution to the community and business in the field of Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training.