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Discover Our Past and Our Passions
The Bay Discovery Centre is a Social History Museum celebrating the cultural heritage of South Australia.
Wander through our galleries to discover the stories of the Kaurna People of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia's Proclamation and settlement, the evolution of beach culture and some of our States most loved identities.
Our Ground Floor Gallery is constantly evolving - bringing together arts, history, and the community through a range of exhibitions and cultural events.
Follow us on Facebook for upcoming exhibitions, workshops and projects!
Opening Times
Open daily from 10am to 4pm.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.
Entry is by Gold Coin Donation.
Getting Here
The Bay Discovery Centre is just a short tram ride from the City of Adelaide - Stop 17 Moseley Square. For further information, visit the Adelaide Metro website.
Group Bookings
We cater for individual visitors, coaches, school groups and local history groups. Contact our friendly volunteers for bookings.
Tiati Wangkanthi Kumangka
Tiati Wangkanthi Kumangka
Truth-Telling Together
Main Floor
A new permanent exhibition in collaboration with the Kaurna Nation exploring the true history of South Australia. Learn about the settlement of South Australia in parallel with the historical experiences of Aboriginal people.
Stay tuned for an exciting itinerary of public programs and events!
Education Resources:
Ground Floor Gallery
Faces and Places
Ground Floor Gallery, 14 February to 22 March 2020
The unique styles and skills of talented and renowned Adelaide Visual Artists Joshua Miels, Donovan Christie and Filmmaker Henry Thong.
Coming Soon
Sand Castles
Ground Floor Gallery, April through May 2020
Mansions and Estates of Holdfast Bay including stories, photographs and objects.
An exhibition part of South Australia's History Festival.
Volunteering
Day to day front-of-house operations are run entirely by the Volunteer Team. If you are interested in volunteering at the Bay Discovery Centre, please visit our Volunteering page.
Want to Know More About Holdfast Bay History?
Visit the Holdfast Bay History Centre, Brighton or access the History Collection via our Library Catalogue.
What does truth-telling mean to you?