South Australian Maritime Museum

Explore the human histories of our oceans and rivers. Located in the historic Port Adelaide precinct, the South Australian Maritime Museum preserves, explores and celebrates the human history of our oceans and rivers. The museum incorporates the historic Bond Store with three floors of exhibitions, ex-police launch the Archie Badenoch, the Port Adelaide Lighthouse from South Neptune Island, and the much-loved steam tug, Yelta.

In this innovative learning environment, students can explore South Australia’s unique history, maritime culture and the marine environment. Education programs align with the Australian Curriculum and cater for learners in all year levels. Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences, students develop understandings in a range of learning areas.

An educational experience with a salty difference!

The History Trust of South Australia

The History Trust of South Australia operates three museums – the Migration Museum, the National Motor Museum and the South Australian Maritime Museum, along with the Centre of Democracy managed in collaboration with the State Library of South Australia. The History Trust’s role is to encourage current and future generations of South Australians to discover this state’s rich, relevant and fascinating past through its public programs and museums including the Migration Museum, the South Australian Maritime Museum, the National Motor Museum, and the Centre of Democracy.

School bookings

All school visits must be booked in advance. To book a visit, for more information or to discuss your student learning needs, please contact the Maritime Museum team.

Charges – The South Australian Maritime Museum offers onsite guided and non-guided experiences. For facilitated programs, fees are structured per student with equity fees available. Please contact us for details.