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South Australian Museum Holiday Program

September 29 – October 10 2003

   

Weekdays only

11.30 – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 2.30pm. Not available Public Holidays

Suitable for children aged 5-12 yrs: With assistance from an ccompanying adult.

Pacific Gallery
Level 1

Opals, Monsters and Dinosaurs

Discover what South Australia was like during the Age of the Dinosaurs. Find out about prehistoric monsters discovered in South Australian opal mines. Hands on specimens will be a part of this session. An exciting variety of dinosaur and giant marine reptile, craft activities will follow the interactive session.

Cost $4.00 per child
Tickets available from
The Museum Shop on the day.
Limited places each session.
(No advance bookings available)

Weekdays only

3.30 – 4.00pm. Not available Public Holidays

Suitable for everyone.


Level 2 - Outside the Discovery Centre

Snakes and Lizards Alive

Come along and meet the Discovery Centre’s live snakes and lizards, find out all about these amazing reptiles. Do all snakes have teeth? Do lizards bite? How do pythons feed? How do snakes move? An opportunity for boys and girls to see large snakes up close and discover what a real python feels like.

Our very special guests will be, Wadjet, Cyril and Kalli the Carpet Pythons.
Gold Coin Donation

Wednesdays - Sundays

11.45am and
1.30pm

Suitable for everyone.

Meet in foyer

Discover the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery with an Indigenous tour guide. Take a journey across Australia and learn about the ancient history and culture of Aboriginal people.
Book at the Museum Shop
Adults $10, concession $7
Children under 14 free, if accompanied by a paying adult.

Weekdays 11.00am
Weekends
2.00pm & 3.00pm
Suitable for everyone.
Meet in foyer
Free Guided Tours
Enjoy a free highlights tour with the Friends of the South Australian Museum, Volunteer Guides.
Balaena Cafe
Open Daily
Ground Floor
School Holiday Specials – Great Savings
Museum
Shop
Open Daily
Ground Floor
Visit the Museum Shop
Our children ’s section is full of holiday surprises!
Trails Available From
Desk in Foyer
Free children’s trails fun questions to answer.