Yuki (bark canoe): Sharing Ngarrindjeri culture

Yuki (bark canoe): Sharing Ngarrindjeri culture

Galleries, Museums and Collections
  • Aboriginal Culture
  • History & Heritage
Daily: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Highlights

  • Explore the Yuki bark canoe display to uncover Ngarrindjeri stories of travel and ceremonial gatherings.
  • Experience immersive multimedia presentations that highlight South Australia's rich waterways and First Nations culture.
  • Engage with family-friendly exhibits at the South Australian Maritime Museum, fostering a deeper understanding of Aboriginal heritage.
  • Visit the museum's shop for unique gifts that celebrate the region's cultural history and craftsmanship.
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The Yuki (bark canoe): Sharing Ngarrindjeri culture is a multimedia, immersive display at the SA Maritime Museum which helps tell important stories of South Australia’s waterways and embed First Nations culture in the museum’s narrative.

The Ngarrindjeri were skilled canoe makers and a yuki was used for travel, fishing, hunting, and to meet up for ceremonial gatherings along the Murray River and Lower Lakes regions of South Australia.

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Features

  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Tags

  • Aboriginal Culture
  • History & Heritage
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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