When Adelaide Arcade was first opened in 1885, it was hailed as the most modern shopping precinct in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Arcade's extensive and colourful history is showcased in its own museum, which exhibits on the balcony level of adjoining Gay's Arcade and houses artefacts, traditional photographs, newspaper clippings, decadent clothing, trinkets and even an accordion that plays the official Adelaide Arcade Polka!
The Museum is free to enter and is open during Arcade shopping hours.
The iconic Adelaide Arcade boasts its very own museum, showcasing its colourful and extensive history.
Ruthven Mansions is historically and architecturally significant because when first built, they represented a benchmark in luxury accommodation in Australia.
Adelaide Botanic Garden is a lush oasis in the heart of the city, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens, majestic avenues and stunning architecture over 50 hectares of land.
For over 150 years, the Adelaide Central Market have been run in the space between Gouger and Grote Street and to this day they remain as Adelaide's premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.
