Accessibility

Event: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2026

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 two public entrances. The main North Terrace entrance which open onto the front lawns has automatic doors. There is ramp and stair access with handrails to the front lawns from the North Terrace footpath. This is the recommended entrance for visitors using larger mobility devices. The rear entrance has a non-automatic door which opens outwards and has ramp and stair access with handrails.

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 rear of the building. Alternative accessible parking is also available at Wilson Parking, North Terrace (opposite the Museum), U-Park, Gawler Place, and along Kintore Ave. These are paid parks.

Wheelchair and walker loans

Wheelchairs and walkers are available for use within the Museum. Please ask at staff on arrival to access this service. Wheelchairs and walkers are loaned on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.