May 2013

Happy St Valentines Day

Looking for a special place to bring that special someone? The South Australian Museum is sure to surprise and delight with a little something to suit every taste. Mention this enewsletter to receive 10% off in the Museum Shop on Wednesday 14 February. 

Journey to the Abyss

Have you ventured into the depths of Journey to the Abyss yet? See the strange creatures that lurk in the oceans, discover the amazing power of underwater pressure and play in the yellow submarine. On now. Entry fees apply. 

ANZANG Nature Photography

Are you an amateur or professional photographer? If you love nature as much as we do, share your photos by entering them into the 2012 ANZANG Nature Photography exhibition! Competition closes 16 March 2012. Entry fees apply.

Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™

2012 is celebrating ten years of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™. Entries are now open for this year's competition — set to be bigger and better than ever! Artists can enter online or by post. Competition closes 11 May 2012. Entry fees apply.

Sea to Shore: A Prehistoric Encounter

Watch our fossil collections come alive in the premiere of this amazing theatrical performance. Tickets are on sale now through BASS and the Museum Shop for this huge, one-of-a-kind prehistoric puppet show. Seats are limited so get in quick!

Heart of Darkness: The 1909 Congo Exhibition

Discover this significant exhibition of photographs and objects from the Upper Congo, Africa. The display gives a taste of the huge Foreign Ethnographic collections held at the South Australian Museum. 

Tell Me a Story

You don't have to be quiet at the South Australian Museum! Make music with us during February's Tell Me a Story. Ideal for 3-5 year olds. Bookings essential on 08 8207 7090. 

A Night of Discovery - Port Lincoln Roadshow

The Out of the Glass Case Roadshow is on its way to Port Lincoln on 16 February for a night of discovery. Hear talks from the experts, join our singing palaeontologist Professor Flint, and bring along your natural found objects for identification. A night of free fun for the whole family in the beautiful Eyre Peninsula. 

Save the Date - Palaeontology Week Celebrates 10 Years

The ever-popular Palaeontology Week turns 10 this year! Celebrate with fun activities, lectures from the experts and lots more to see and do. Join us from 24 March to 1 April 2012. All events and lectures are free.