We've hand-picked some of our favourites from throughout the Museum to get you started.
 
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Edicaran fossil gallery

Ediacara fossils are unique as the oldest large and complex organisms on Earth, preserved as impressions in sandstone.

Fossils of the Ediacara Biota were first discovered and realised by the late Reg Sprigg AO in the Ediacara Hills and later discovered at many sites in the Flinders Ranges, north of Port Augusta and south of Marree. They gave their name to the Ediacaran Period, the first new major time division to be defined in 120 years, and the first based on rocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Meet with colleagues and these amazing forms of ancient life by downloading an image here.

Egg specimens

The ornithology collection at the South Australia Museum contains materials derived from birds. The collection includes nests and clutches of blown eggs, like those in our eggs background image.

The collection of birds for the Museum commenced in the mid 19th century, driven by then-curator Frederick George Waterhouse. Unfortunately, not many of those original South Australian animals are still stored in the Museum as Waterhouse sent many specimens overseas in exchange for popular exotic species such as hummingbirds.

Ancient Egypt gallery

The Ancient Egypt gallery is one of the most-loved galleries in the Museum. It was originally established in 1939 and has changed very little since, evoking an overwhelming sense of nostalgia in our visitors.

The Ancient Egypt gallery gives an insight into the religion, burial practices and everyday life of Ancient Egypt. Immerse yourself and your meeting attendees by downloading an image here.

Heritage exterior

The South Australian Museum has been making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance.

While we're closed, download an image of the building's beautiful heritage exterior here for use during your online metings.

World mammals gallery

The world mammals gallery is a family favourite. Many of the specimens in this gallery are over 70 years old, and came to us via the Adelaide Zoo.

Give your meeting attendees a peek by downloading an image here.

Megafauna gallery

Megafauna refer to a number of large animals including mammals, birds and reptiles that lived during the past 100,000 years.

Have a meeting with our Diprotodon, a very large marsupial plant eater, peering over your shoulder!

Whales and dolphins

Whales and dolphins are a favourite with many Australians as they symbolise our love of the ocean and its amazing marine life.

The waters of South Australia are a rich and abundant source of food for these cetaceans (whales and dolphins). The Museum has the largest collection of cetaceans in Australia - have a meeting with one of our specimens just dropping in behind you by downloading an image here.