Temporary suspension of collection services
Access to the Collections of the South Australian Museum will be closed from December 2023 while staff complete essential audit work. The closure is expected to last until mid-2024. Our galleries remain open to the public.
Biological sciences
Our biological sciences collections encompass a diverse range of fauna, from parasites to whales.
Mineral Sciences
The South Australian Museum is a global leader in research about opal and copper.
Image 6, Foelsche B6. Additional identifying details extracted from AA 96/4: Darwin February 1874; Richards 16; NLA 4; SLSA B10110; Noye negative 20041RJN271. Two prints 95x144 mm. Formerly 16.