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Port Adelaide Enfield
Museum Trail

Welcome
One of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s most popular
attractions is museums and there are six museums in the
local area with four located in Port Adelaide
- affectionately known as the museum capital of Australia!
Whether you are interested in planes, trains, maritime
history, toys or household and farming memorabilia, you’ll
be sure to find something to suit everybody.
In this brochure you will find information about all six
museums, including maps, opening times, interesting
facts and images - your guide to discovering all of Port
Adelaide Enfield museums.
Contents
Enfield Heritage Museum 4
National Railway Museum 6
Port Adelaide Historical Society 8
Austbuilt Maritime Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum 10
South Australian Maritime Museum 12
The Australian Museum of Childhood 14
Port Adelaide Enfield Museum Location Maps 19
Port Adelaide - how to get there…
By Car
• From Adelaide via Port Road (Route A7)
• From Glenelg via Tapleys Hill Road (Route A15) or Military Road
• From northern suburbs via Port River Expressway (A9)
By Public Transport
Bus from Adelaide:
Bus150 - direct route from North Terrace, opposite
the Adelaide Railway Station: Bus 150 to Osborne
- alight in Port Adelaide at bus stop A.
Train:
From Adelaide: Outer Harbor Line to Port Adelaide
The Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
wishes to acknowledge the contribution made by
Flinders University Cultural Tourism to this brochure

Enfield Heritage Museum
Sunnybrae Farm, Naweena Road, Regency Park
Telephone
Open
0413 933 300 (Museum enquiries & bookings)
12noon to 4pm on Saturdays and by appointment
Check it out!
• The Big Wheel thought to be the largest Flywheel in South
Australia, 20 feet in diameter, weighing 15 tonnes with a 17
tonne Compressor, both used to generate refrigeration at the
Gepps Cross Abattoirs for 60 years from 1924 to 1984, along
with many other exhibits from the Abattoirs.
• Exhibits displaying life from 1880’s to recent times including:
Farming - wagons, carts, reaper, winnower, ploughs, tools,
1 tonne butter churn, blacksmith, harness, seed grader pickler.
Household - items, wash tubs, early electric washer/mangle, ice
chests, kero stove and lamps, corner store, typewriters, bicycles.
Video - of first flight from England to Australia in 1919 by Sir
Ross & Sir Keith Smith in a Vickers Vimy aircraft is also displayed.
Did you know?
• Enfield & Districts Historical Society Inc. operated from 1982 to
2012, established the Enfield Heritage Museum in 1995 within the
4 ½ acres of Historic Sunnybrae Farm, Regency Park.
• The Managers Residence, Cow Shed, Stables, Piggeries,
Smoke House, Cheese Room, Machinery Shed, were restored
1986-1993 and currently used both as a museum and function
centre for weddings, conferences and seminars, within the
magnificent grounds, rose garden and wisteria arch.
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National Railway Museum
Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Telephone (08) 8341 1690
Fax (08) 8341 1626
Email
Website
Open
info@natrailmuseum.org.au
http://www.natrailmuseum.org.au
7 days a week 10am to 5pm
(after 12noon on Anzac Day & closed
Christmas Day)
Bookings required for guided tours
The National Railway Museum is Australia’s number one
railway attraction, located next to the Port Adelaide
State Heritage Area.
Check it out!
• One of the largest under-cover collections of heritage
locomotives, passenger carriages, freight vehicles and rail
memorabilia in Australia.
• Ask the butcher in the “Tea and Sugar” train Butchers Van,
questions about the history and operation of the train on the
interactive display.
• Jump aboard the train from Callington Station for a trip around
the museum!
Did you know?
• The National Railway Museum is located on the site of the
historic Port Dock Station, the first government owned and
built steam railway in the British Empire. It opened in 1856
between Port Adelaide and Adelaide then closed in 1963.
• The National Railway Museum was previously known as The
Port Dock Station Railway Museum.
• Some of the museum's rolling stock is stored in the original
Port Dock Goods Shed, which was built in1873
• The museum operates the Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist
Railway on weekends, public holidays and daily during school
holidays from September until April (weather permitting).
Trains depart between 11am and 4pm at frequencies according
to demand.
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Port Adelaide Historical Society
Austbuilt Maritime Museum
95 Fletcher Road, Peterhead
Telephone (08) 8248 3344
Email
Website
Open
ptadhist@iinet.net.au
http://users.adam.com.au/penta
First Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm
Other times by appointment
The late Keith Le Leu, the Austbuilt Maritime Museum’s
original owner donated the museum to the Port Adelaide
Historical Society in 2004. The museum is a “work in
progress” with the society’s members working diligently
to develop themed displays for its vast maritime
collection.
Check it out!
• The huge collection of rare and unusual shipping
memorabilia and artifacts.
• Ships’ bells and more than 80 lifebuoys.
• Have a tugboat experience on land by climbing into the
wheelhouse of the Tancred which was built by American
women in World War 2!
• Examine the fascinating detail of the museum’s model ships.
Did you know?
• This is the oldest maritime museum in South Australia!
Initiated in 1964 by the late Keith Le Leu who was a wellknown
Port Adelaide identity.
• Keith was an enthusiastic collector of maritime memorabilia and
passionate about preserving the history of Australian-built ships.
• The Port Adelaide Historical Society can arrange guided bus
tours of Port Adelaide and coastal areas, including the museum
for a small fee. Ring the society on Tel: 8248 3344 for further
details and bookings.
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South Australian Aviation Museum
66 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Tel/Fax (08) 8240 1230
Website
Open
http://www.saam.org.au
7 days a week 10.30am to 4.30pm
(Closed Christmas Day)
The South Australian Aviation Museum displays Australia’s
aviation heritage, with a collection of 12 aircraft and
other aviation related memorabilia.
Check it out!
• 14 Aircraft on display ranging from the Arvo Anson trainer to
the huge Navy Westland Wessex Helicopter.
• The Douglas C-47B Dakota (A65-114), which was used by the
RAAF from 1945 as a VIP aircraft.
• Various rockets fired from the Woomera Rocket Range.
• Displays of South Australia’s aviation history.
• Engine running days, where the public can view the aircraft
engines in action.
Did you know?
• In January 2000 the museum was awarded full accreditation
by the History Trust of South Australia.
• The museum has relocated over the years with its collection
being housed initially at Glenelg, then various locations in
Port Adelaide, including the old “SA Lion” Flourmill in Mundy
Street, Ocean Steamers Road / Honey Street aircraft hangar
and finally the purpose-built premises in Lipson Street.
• Guided tours of the museum can be pre-arranged for group
bookings. Ring the museum on Tel: 8240 1230 to book.
• The museum can be booked for special events and
private functions.
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South Australian
Maritime Museum
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Telephone (08) 8207 6255
Fax (08) 8207 6266
Email maritime@history.sa.gov.au
Website http://www.samaritimemuseum.com.au
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm (Closed Christmas Day)
At the South Australian Maritime Museum you can
explore exhibitions which highlight South Australia’s
fascinating maritime history.
Check it out!
• Explore the “Active II”, a full sized replica ketch.
• Check out the computer database to find the ship that brought
your ancestors to Australia.
• Experience the Port’s heritage and maritime environment with
the museum’s permanent exhibitions; History of Port Adelaide
and Dolphins! The Port River Pod.
• Look out for the largest collection of ships’ figureheads in the
southern hemisphere.
• Climb the spiral staircase of the lighthouse, or view the floating
collection of boats at the Port.
Did you know?
• The main gallery of the museum is located in the Bond stores
of Lipson Street, which were built during the 1850’s.
• The Lighthouse was first located on the Port River in 1869
and was then moved to South Neptune Island in 1901. It was
restored and moved back to the Port Adelaide Black Diamond
Square in 1986.
• The museum offers fun activities for children during
school holidays.
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The Australian Museum
of Childhood
95 Dale Street, Port Adelaide
Telephone (08) 8240 5200
Mobile 0407 606 483
Open 7 days a week, including evenings, to school and
group bookings by appointment only.
Minimum of 15 per group (Closed Christmas Day)
The Australian Museum of Childhood displays the largest
collection of Australian manufactured toys, dating back
to the 1880’s.
Check it out!
• Structured school programs specifically designed for Reception
to Year 12, featuring many toys for hands on engagement.
History, civics, science, music, arts, play and games.
• Youth or church group functions of fun and games catered for
individual or team spirited entertainment, day or evening.
• The museum also caters to community and groups with
demonstrations and displays of toys and games from the
past as well as showing the contribution children have made
throughout Australia's history.
Did you know?
• The Australian Museum of Childhood is located in the old
school hall next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which opened in
1858. The school hall was built in 1869.
• The school was run by one of South Australia’s early pioneers
of education, Sister Mary Mackillop, and the Josephite nuns.
• Sister Mary Mackillop was canonised in 2010 and is the only
Australian to be recognised by the Roman Catholic Church
as a saint.
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On the trail...
The museum trail is one of the many fun activities
to do when visiting the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Here are some more...
• explore Port Adelaide's State Heritage Area on
a guided walk
• check out character pubs on the Port Adelaide
Heritage Pub Trail
• go dolphin watching on a Port River cruise
• enjoy the eclectic mix of Port Adelaide galleries and
specialty shops
• paddle around the mangroves and ship's graveyards
with a kayaking tour
• explore Port Adelaide's Sunday Markets
• book a Port Walks or Semaphore Walks guided tour
and let our friendly volunteer tour guides showcase
historic Port Adelaide and Semaphore to you!
• discover the Semaphore Foreshore, home to a
delightful heritage carousel, steam train and
Waterslide complex
• experience the unique village atmosphere
Semaphore Road shopping strip with its specialty
shops, cafès, restaurants and pubs
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Fletcher Road
Pedder Cr
To City
… by exploring the diverse range of attractions this
fascinating area has to offer! Whether you are interested
in history, culture or nature, make sure you check out
the Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre’s great
range of tourism brochures which provide a wonderful
introduction to the rich maritime heritage of
Port Adelaide and relaxing ambience
of the nearby river and coast.
Port Adelaide Enfield
Museum Location Maps
Port Adelaide
Historical Society Ausbuilt Maritim e
Museum
Hargrave Street
Dock 3
Victoria Road
Elder Road
Dock 2
Semaphore Road
Cruikshanks
Corner
Jervois Bridge
Mundy Street
P
The Minories
Nile Street
Birkenhead Bridge
Quebec Street
Cannon St
Nelson Street
Robe Street
St Vincent Street
Ship Street
Church Pl
Leadenhall Street
P
Church Pl
Port Adelaide River
Church Street
North Parade
Nile Street
Robe Street
The
Australian
Museum of
Childhood
Dale Street
P
McLaren Parade
Divett Street
Carlton Street
Marryatt Street
South
Australian
Maritime
Museum
Lipson Street
Thomas Place
P
Timpson Street
Port Adelaide
Butler Street
Commercial Road
Todd Street
Jubilee Street
St Vincent Street
P
Godfrey St
Lipson Street
Charlotten St
Portland Place
Port Adelaide
Station
Baynes Place
Dock 1
National
Railway
Museum
Russell Street
South
Australian
Aviation
Museum
Providence Place
Cleave Street
Gracechurch Street
Old Port Road
Bower Road
Grand Junction Road
Ferryden Park
Days Road
Regency
Golf
Course
Regency
College
of
TAFE
South Road
Camira Road
Tikalara Street
Peekarra St
Coopers
Brewery
Naweena Road
Regency
Park
Enfield
Heritage
Museum
Regency Road
Islington
Railway
Workshops
Churchill Road
Kilburn
Croydon Park
Dudley Park

Gulf St Vincent
Adelaide
Port Adelaide River
Port Adelaide
Grand Junction Road
Port Road
South Road
Tapleys Hill Road
Regency Road
Adelaide
Adelaide Airport
Glenelg
N
Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
66 Commercial Road Port Adelaide SA 5015
Open
7 days a week 9am to 5pm
(closed Christmas Day)
Telephone (08) 8405 6560
Fax (08) 8447 4112
Freecall:
Website
Email
1800 629 888 – for interstate or country callers only
www.portenf.sa.gov.au/tourism
visitorinfo@portenf.sa.gov.au
Information in this book is correct at the time of printing and provided in good faith. No responsibility
is taken for any services listed, inaccuracies, changes, errors, omissions or any misconceptions.
Published by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. © Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre Apr 2012
Photography Trevor Fox, Milton Wordley, Ben Searcy, Port Adelaide Enfield Council Staff Graphic Design Publications Team. Printed on 50% Australian recycled paper. 456369