South Australian Aviation Museum, Port Adelaide

Name: South Australian Aviation Museum
Address: 66 Lipson St, Port Adelaide, 5015, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8240 1230

#2 among attractions in Port Adelaide

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum

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South Australian Aviation Museum, Port Adelaide

Facts and practical information

The South Australian Aviation Museum, located in Port Adelaide, South Australia, is an aviation museum which displays aircraft, aircraft engines, and rockets of relevance to South Australia, and the history of aviation and the aerospace industry in Australia. ()

Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 34°50'54"S, 138°30'40"E

Address

66 Lipson StPort AdelaidePort Adelaide 5015 Australia

Contact

+61 8 8240 1230

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South Australian Aviation Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide Lighthouse, South Australian Maritime Museum, Birkenhead Bridge.

~1120 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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0.5 miNW
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Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
South Australian Maritime Museum, Adelaide
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0.7 miNW
Bridge
Birkenhead Bridge, Port Adelaide
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~1200 ftW
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Port Canal Shopping Centre, Adelaide
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0.5 miNW
34°50'42"S • 138°30'14"E
Port Mall Shopping Centre, Port Adelaide
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~1020 ftNW
Church
Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Port Adelaide
5 min walk • The Port Adelaide Uniting Church is located in Port Adelaide, South Australia. It is an active church, with worship and prayer each week.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Jervois Bridge, Adelaide
21 min walk • The Jervois Bridge is a bridge in Greater Adelaide, Australia that crosses the Port River. Construction of the original 98 m Jervois Bridge from Port Adelaide to Ethelton commenced in July 1875, using components manufactured in England by Westwood, Baillie.
~1030 ftNW
Museum
National Rail Museum, Port Adelaide
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0.7 miN
Bridge
Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is South Australian Aviation Museum open?

South Australian Aviation Museum is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to South Australian Aviation Museum?

Nearby attractions include Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Port Adelaide (5 min walk), National Rail Museum, Port Adelaide (5 min walk), National Railway Museum, Adelaide (6 min walk), South Australian Maritime Museum, Adelaide (12 min walk).