Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, Adelaide

#211 among attractions in Adelaide

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The Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, formerly Contemporary Art Society, was an art museum and art space located in the Adelaide suburb of Parkside, in South Australia. In late 2016 it merged with the Australian Experimental Art Foundation to form ACE Open. ()

Established: 1942 (82 years ago)Coordinates: 34°56'32"S, 138°36'36"E

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Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adelaide Central Market, St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Himeji Garden.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, the Adelaide Central Market stands as a vibrant hub of food and culture, beloved by locals and tourists alike. Established in 1869, this bustling marketplace has grown to be one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the...
1.1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide
28 min walk • St Francis Xavier's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Adelaide, Australia. This majestic church, completed in 1856, serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
31 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, an iconic venue in the heart of Adelaide, Australia, stands as a beacon of the performing arts and cultural heritage. This grand theatre, often referred to as "The Maj," has been an integral part of Adelaide's cultural landscape since its...
0.4 miN
Park, Garden
Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide
12 min walk • Adelaide Himeji Gardens is a traditionally-styled Japanese garden, a gift from Adelaide's sister city, Himeji in 1982. It is located in Park 18, one of the southern parts of the Adelaide Park Lands in Adelaide, South Australia.
1.1 miN
Church, Historical place
Flinders Street Baptist Church, Adelaide
29 min walk • Flinders Street Baptist Church is a church in Adelaide, South Australia.
0.8 miNW
Park, Garden
Veale Gardens, Adelaide
20 min walk • Veale Gardens is part of the Adelaide Parklands throughout and surrounding the City of Adelaide. It is located in the South Parklands surrounded by Greenhill and Peacock Roads, South Terrace, and Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue.
1.1 miNW
Square
Whitmore Square, Adelaide
29 min walk • Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Occupying 2.4ha, it is located at the junction of Sturt and Morphett Streets in the south-western quarter of the Adelaide city grid.
1.3 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Capri Theatre, Adelaide
35 min walk • The Capri Theatre is a heritage-listed cinema in Goodwood, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, built in the Art Deco style in 1941. It was formerly called the Goodwood Star, New Curzon, and Cinema Capri. It is owned by and is home to the Theatre Organ Society of Australia.
0.7 miN
Square
Hurtle Square, Adelaide
19 min walk • Hurtle Square, also known as Tangkaira, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Located in the centre of the south-eastern quarter of the city, it surrounds the intersection of Halifax and Pulteney Streets. Its north edge is bounded by Carrington Street.
0.7 miNE
Park
Adelaide Park Lands, Adelaide
17 min walk • The Adelaide Park Lands are the figure-eight of land spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and Thebarton and separating the City of Adelaide area from the surrounding suburbia of greater metropolitan Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
1.1 miNW
Street
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
28 min walk • Gilbert Street is a main street in the CBD of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. The street was named after Thomas Gilbert, a pioneer settler who held the important administrative position of Colonial Storekeeper, responsible for all Government stores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia?

Nearby attractions include Park 19, Adelaide (7 min walk), Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide (12 min walk), Glover Playgrounds, Adelaide (14 min walk), Gilles Street, Adelaide (15 min walk).

How to get to Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia:

Tram

Greenhill Road (15 min walk)
South Terrace (18 min walk)

Bus

Stop VS3 Victoria Square - East side • Lines: 224, 224F, 224X (26 min walk)
Stop F1 King William Street - North East side • Lines: 253X (30 min walk)

Train

Millswood (41 min walk)