SA Maritime Museum

Purchase your South Australian Maritime Museum Membership and enjoy unlimited free admission all year. You will also receive a huge 50% discount on off-site tours, including Archie Badenoch Port River heritage tours, Port Adelaide Lighthouse tours, and Torrens Island Quarantine Station tours, plus 10% discount on purchases at the museum gift shop. Memberships can also make a great gift for someone special - just provide the relevant details for the recipient, including their full name, address, email and contact number.

​Book your tickets today! While we provide the option to book tickets in advance, you can also buy tickets at the door. Please note, we are a cashless organisation. With online admission tickets you can come in at any time during the selected date. If you have any queries please contact the Museum on 08 8151 3260, or email us at maritime@history.sa.gov.au. SA Maritime Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Take a tour along the Port River on the historic vessel Archie Badenoch. Built during WWII by General Motors Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the SA Police in December 1946. Named in honour of Constable Archibald Badenoch, the first South Australian Police Officer killed in action during WW II. Archie served the SA Police as the Number 1 Water Police Launch until 1978. The vessel is now owned and operated by the South Australian Maritime Museum. The Port River heritage tour will take approximately 1 hour with stops along the way at many of the historical areas and points of interest. All marine activities are conducted in accordance with Marine Safety Guidelines. We respect the environment and wildlife in the Port River & operate in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 and the National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals – Marine Mammals) Regulation 2010 and Viewing Marine Mammals regulations.

Come to the South Australian Maritime Museum for an afternoon of folk, americana and blues with Vetter og Villskap, Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie. Deeply engaged with new traditions and old innovations, the music of Vetter og villskap (‘Spirits and wildness’) comprises genre-blending and -bending conversations between Scandinavian Folk, Americana and a touch of Eastern influences. In this performance, Vetter og villskap brings along a mixed repertoire of seafaring and other tunes from Scandinavia and beyond. Courtney and Snooks move between the lines of country, folk and blues. Robb’s charged vocal delivery demands something of her listener as the imperfections and fragility of her stories reveal themselves. Together with La Vie’s soaring harmonica and captivating vocals, they create a unique and compelling sound, encompassing a soulful pop sensibility that has seen the duo attract the attention of local and interstate music festivals and music lovers alike.

Discover the enchanting history of South Australia’s historic port with our new captivating tour. Begin your journey at the SA Maritime Museum, where our expert guides will take you through fascinating collections, intriguing exhibitions, and the vibrant maritime legacy of the state. The tour continues with a guided stroll to the wharf, immersing yourself in the timeless charm and storied heritage of numerous state heritage-listed buildings along the way. We then experience the magic of the iconic lighthouse, first illuminated in 1869. Ascend the 83 steps to witness the lantern in action and enjoy unique views of the river and Port Adelaide. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of the past!