Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires
Highlights
- Explore the intriguing world of bloodsuckers at the South Australian Museum's captivating exhibition.
- Engage with interactive displays that unveil the surprising science behind notorious feeders.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including cafes and rest areas, ensuring a comfortable visit.
- Discover nature's extraordinary side while learning about ancient myths and modern science.
Sink your teeth into the fascinating world of bloodsuckers before they sink their teeth into you! Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires takes you beyond ancient myths to discover the surprising science of the world’s most notorious feeders.
Engaging, informative and designed with families as well as science-lovers in mind, this award-winning exhibition offers a fun and memorable way to experience nature at its most extraordinary.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://australian.museum/visit/accessibility-and-inclusion/
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