Port Adelaide Historical Society Museum
Highlights
- Explore historic collections that showcase the maritime heritage of Port Adelaide and its surrounding areas.
- Discover unique artefacts and photographs that bring the rich history of Semaphore and Lefevre Peninsula to life.
- Engage with modern audio-visual presentations that vividly narrate Port Adelaide's past for all ages.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including ample coach parking and convenient public toilets, for a hassle-free visit.
The Port’s local community museum is located a few minutes from the centre of Port Adelaide and contains historic collections of Port Adelaide, Semaphore, Lefevre Peninsula and environs, including the maritime collection of Keith Leleu, which was commenced in 1962 to address the loss of all things maritime.
It houses a wide collection of artefacts, published materials, books, photographs and models; arranged to interest all who love ships and the sea.
The Port Adelaide Historical Society Museum presents the history of Port Adelaide using modern audio visual presentations of Port Adelaide’s past.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- China Ready and Accredited Program
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
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)
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- 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)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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