Accessibility
Event: January School Holiday Program | Life Through Time
General information
Travel instructions
The Museum is located at North Terrace, Adelaide, between the Art Gallery and the State Library. A tram stops directly outside the Museum otherwise other public transport options are available.
Entry instructions
The Museum has accessible ramps at both the front and rear entrances. To help plan your visit you can view a short video on the Museum’s website. Google ‘SA Museum accessibility’ & scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
After entry instructions
The Museum's information desk is located in the north foyer, past the security desk, if entering through the front entrance. Chat to our friendly staff as well as buy exhibition tickets, ask a question, access the QR code for the Museum map here.
Toilet location
Toilets are on the ground floor via the Mammals Gallery. An accessible toilet is available. A parents’ room is also available on level 1 and includes a sink and microwave.
Accessible parking
There is one accessible car park at the rear of the Museum, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry to the car park is through the boom gate on Morgan Thomas Lane, off Kintore Avenue. Please ensure your valid disability parking permit is displayed. If the park is already in use visitors can be dropped off at the Museum’s rear door. Alternative accessible parking is also available at: Wilson Parking, North Terrace (opposite the Museum) and U-Park, Gawler Place.
Lift Access
All exhibits within the Museum can be accessed with a lift available to all levels. There are two lifts within the Museum as follows: One located in the north-east corner of the Museum, accessible on the ground floor through the World Mammals Gallery. The other located in the south-east corner of the Museum, accessible on the ground floor through the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery
Wheelchair access
Wheelchairs are available for use within the Museum. Please ask at the front desk on arrival to access this service. Wheelchairs are loaned on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.
Sensory backpacks
Free sensory backpacks are available for loan upon request at the front desk. Each backpack contains a pair of noise cancelling headphones, a soft toy, and some communication cards.
Features
The following accessibility features are provided at the event