David Roche Gallery
Highlights
- Explore over 3,500 decorative arts pieces spanning two centuries at the David Roche Gallery in North Adelaide.
- Wander through the opulent Fermoy House, showcasing David Roche's exceptional collection in a heritage setting.
- Book guided tours online for an in-depth look at art and design, available Tuesday to Saturday.
- Enjoy changing exhibitions in the modern gallery wing, perfect for art lovers seeking fresh inspiration.
David Roche Gallery in North Adelaide is one of the finest decorative arts collections in a private institution in Australia. With a collection of over 3,500 items, it spans two centuries of European art and design from the early Rococo of France to Faberge in Russia.
Tours of David Roche’s House must be pre-booked online and are available Tuesday to Saturday. Walk-ins are available for the modern gallery wing, with its changing exhibitions. Closed Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays.
David Roche’s former heritage home, Fermoy House, with its exceptional collection, is presented in the opulent manner created by its owner of sixty years. Acquiring wonderful works of art was one of David’s greatest passions, and it took him all over the world to find the best pieces possible. Learn about David, his collection, and his other great passion – judging, exhibiting and breeding Afghan Hounds, Kerry Blue Terriers, and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Situated in beautiful North Adelaide, just a few minutes from the city centre, David Roche Gallery is easily accessible by bus, and parking is available onsite.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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 the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).