DISCOVERY CENTRE

The Discovery Centre was established in 1964 to deal directly with general enquiries from the public.

It is used by about 50,000 people each year. They phone, write or visit, often arriving with specimens to be identified.

The Discovery Centre encourages people to question their environment, cultural history and the organisms related to it. It is a resource centre which offers many educational services:

ð answering questions
ð identifying specimens
ð specimen collection for visitorsâ use
ð information leaflets and brochures
ð referrals to other institutions and information services
ð access to the expertise of staff in all areas of the Museum

Open to visitors:

Monday÷Friday 11:00÷16:30
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 14:00÷16:00 (staffed by Friends of the South Australian Museum Guides)

Telephone: 61-8-8207 7404
Email : museum.info@saugov.sa.gov.au

INDIGENOUS INFORMATION CENTRE

Australia's Aboriginal people belong to one of world's oldest continuous living cultures. Over thousands of years they have successfully adapted to a changing environment, including the more recent impact of European colonisation. Aboriginal people have developed a unique way of life that combines a deep spiritual attachment to their country; a strong sense of community; and an ability to respond to change in creative and innovative ways.

Indigenous staff members are available in the Indigenous Information Centre to assist the public with general inquiries and extend the information available in the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. Other services provided by the Indigenous Information Centre are:

• Aboriginal Family History research
• Cultural tourism information
• Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery Indigenous guided tours
• Indigenous resources
• Multimedia interactive computers
• CD Rom library
• Audio/visual facilities
• Video conference facilities