South Australian Museum

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

4.6(5,457 reviews)

South Australian Museum is a museum in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5,457 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.

South Australian Museum at a glance

Category
Museums
Rating
4.6 / 5
Reviews
5,457
Adelaide rank
#2 of 14
National rank
#64 of 489

About South Australian Museum

South Australian Museum is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Adelaide, South Australia, sitting within the museums category. Among Adelaide's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate South Australian Museum 4.6 out of 5 across 5,457 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #9 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, South Australian Museum ranks #64 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 13%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within South Australia it sits at #2 of 31, and within the museums category it holds #9 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

South Australian Museum is located at North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Adelaide. For the wider context, the Adelaide city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares South Australian Museum with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Australian Museum worth visiting?
South Australian Museum is a museum in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5,457 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.
Where is South Australian Museum?
South Australian Museum is located at North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia.
What type of landmark is South Australian Museum?
South Australian Museum is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is South Australian Museum rated?
South Australian Museum holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 5,457 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is South Australian Museum?
By visitor review volume, South Australian Museum ranks #64 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 13%), #2 of 31 in South Australia, and #2 of 14 in Adelaide.
How does South Australian Museum compare to other museums?
Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, South Australian Museum ranks #9 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near South Australian Museum?
The closest landmarks to South Australian Museum are National War Memorial (150 m away), Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk (218 m away), Mall's Balls (239 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. National War Memorial150 m
  2. Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk218 m
  3. Mall's Balls239 m
  4. Beehive Corner402 m
  5. Adelaide Botanic Garden713 m
  6. Victoria Square883 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.