HERITAGE ADELAIDE CITY

The Cedars is a gracious old home containing a fine collection of paintings and drawings by artist Sir Hans Heysen.

See Heysen's remarkable versatility in subject and medium. Enter Heysen's working studio, built in 1912 and used by this iconic painter until his death in 1968. See his painting materials and tools, sketches, notes and more. The Cedars's rambling cottage garden is part of the South Australian Open Garden. A walking trail is also featured on the 60 hectare property and directs visitors to favourite painting sites used by the artist.

The studio of Nora Heysen (Archibald prize winner and daughter of Hans) is also open for viewing and features continuous exhibitions of her work.

The redeveloped Adelaide Oval will offer a unique blend of new and old, carefully integrating the latest in stadium design with famous features such as the heritage scoreboard, century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees, grassed northern mound and more. These elements will become part of an embedded museum, with integrated points of interest and historical features bringing the whole stadium to life. The Adelaide Oval 'Summer Series' Tours will take you behind the scenes to the inner workings of this iconic ground. You will be guided through the stadium by our expert volunteer guides whose passion for the oval is infectious and their stories captivating. Bookings recommended to avoid disappointment. Group bookings available by appointment, please complete the group booking enquiry form or contact us. Where to meet: South Gate, off War Memorial Drive. Tours depart from the Visitor Centre, Riverbank Stand. Please note: guided tours cover a reasonable distance on foot and may include the use of stairs, escalators and elevators. Comfortable, closed in footwear is required. All bookings are subject to availability. Tour times and/or dates may be changed on short notice. Please refer to the website for tour closure dates.

The South Australian Museum is renowned for its world-class natural history and cultural collections. The museum is home to the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material, with over 3,000 artefacts on display, and the culturally significant Yuendumu Doors. The South Australian Biodiversity Gallery brings into sharp focus the land and marine wildlife of South Australia, with touch screens, interactive elements and a wealth of information. Other galleries include the Pacific Cultures, Megafauna, Opalised Fossils, Mawson, Ediacaran, Minerals and the Ancient Egyptian Room. The ever-popular information centre on level one contains a wealth of information and direct access to the collections, with staff available for identification of objects and assistance with research. A vibrant program of temporary exhibitions includes the prestigious annual Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, the stunning ANZANG (Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea) Nature Photography, and annual summer blockbuster events that are always a big hit.

RM Williams was a drover, well-digger, boot-maker, miner and more, who became one of South Australia's most successful businessman and an icon. You can discover more about his life and legacy at the RM Williams Outback Heritage Museum in Adelaide. RM Williams set up the beginnings of his first factory in 1932 in an iron woodshed behind his father's house at 5 Percy Street, Prospect - now the museum site. Over time, his business diversified into saddlery, equipment, his trademark moleskins, jeans and shirts. RM Williams passed away in 2003, aged 95. The museum boasts a unique collection of RM Williams artefacts donated by many long-time customers. You'll find saddlery, hand-plaited bridles, whips, clothing and boots. A narrative text and photographs tell the incredible story of RM Williams. With the aid of DVD touch screens, see how the boots are made and hear RM Williams reminisce about his life.

The University of Adelaide offer History and Heritage Tours. The tours are designed to introduce visitors to the history of the North Terrace campus and to showcase treasures of the University and run for 30 minutes to one hour. Regular tours operate throughout February until December and are offered each Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. Tours are free however advance bookings with at least 24 hours notice are required. Please meet your guide in front of the Mitchell Building, North Terrace campus. Art and Heritage Collections also offer a range of tours by special arrangement including the Tate Museum and University Public Art, and viewing of selected University collections. Every-one is welcome to enjoy a tour.

Visit the Migration Museum to soak up the social history of South Australian immigration and settlement. Journey through the museum's galleries and encounter the immigrants who have settled in South Australia since 1836. Find out who they are, why they came and where they came from. Discover the rich diversity of multicultural South Australia through the museum's dynamic program of exhibitions. A beautifully restored building with a tragic story to tell, the Migration Museum is housed in what remains of Adelaide's Destitute Asylum, built last century to accommodate South Australia's poor and homeless. The museum's database of South Australian immigration and settlement history includes 101 entries. Take a guided tour (minimum of ten people). Advanced bookings essential, price available on application. Education programs are offered to school groups at a small charge.

Welcome to the National Military Vehicle Museum, which is operated on a volunteer basis by members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Society of South Australia. The Society is one of many Military Vehicle Clubs across Australia and throughout the world and its members are dedicated to the preservation of vehicles that are of military origin. The museum was developed as a way of providing undercover storage for the vehicles and at the same time allowing the public to view them. The majority of the vehicles are privately owned by the Society members and therefore each member is responsible for their own vehicles. In addition the vehicles are not just restored to look at, they are rebuilt to authentic running condition and most are road registered and driven regularly. You will see military vehicles and items ranging from the First World War to current times.

The Hindmarsh Historical Fire and Folk Museum was one of the first historical societies in South Australia and its aim was to preserve memorabilia from the Hindmarsh area for future generations to see and enjoy. The Museum is located in the previous Volunteers Fire Brigade building and an extensive collection of memorabilia from the Brigade forms the basis of our collection. The Hindmarsh Volunteers Fire Brigade was the second volunteer fire brigade in the state; Norwood was opened three months earlier. The Brigade was operational from 1884 to 1942 when the government disbanded it during the Second World War and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade took over the responsibilities. The fully restored 1927 Chevrolet Fire Engine used by the Brigade is on display and used in historical parades from time to time and an original Wooden Hand Cart, circa 1890, used by the fire fighters is also displayed.

Visit Unley Museum and discover the treasures and stories of this historic corner of Adelaide. Through our vibrant and changing exhibitions you can take a peak into the past. Open a drawer, delve into a box or slide back a panel and reveal stories and objects from Unley's past. Read about the challenges of establishing a garden in an 1853 diary, meet the silkworm producer Mr Wurm or find out why the Unley firemen went on strike in 1912. There are interactives for kids and a community gallery as well as guided bus tours and education programs.

Visit Opal Field Gems Mine and Museum to experience the romance of opal mining without having to leave the city. Downstairs is a meticulously re-created opal mine of the type found in Coober Pedy. The walls contain real opal and the picture is completed with tools and implements actually used in the mining of opal during the early 1970's. Next to this the visitor will find an Aboriginal art gallery featuring an extensive range of original paintings, artefacts and didgeridoos. Visitors are welcome to listen to the haunting sound of the didgeridoo or take advantage of a free lesson. On the ground floor is a unique collection of opalised fossils on display as well as the desert jewels, the world's largest opal specimen. Friendly and helpful staff are on hand to assist with information on Australia's national gemstone in a number of different languages. A wide range of opals, gifts and souvenirs are on sale and tax free sales are also available to qualifying customers.

With its superb coastal views, Kingston Park is home to the John Dowie Rock Sculpture at the heritage Aboriginal Site. Learn the Dreamtime Story of Tjilbruke and how the Spring Site evolved. Tour the historical Kingston House, built in 1840; learn about Charles Kingston, former Premier of South Australia and progressive Federal Parliamentarian. Relax and enjoy the divine Devonshire tea and freshly baked scones with jam and cream, served from the first Sunday in March until the last Sunday in November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, or a barbecue and a hit of tennis with family and friends at Kingston House reserve.