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Bay Discovery Centre, SA Australia
| Address | Moseley Square,
Adelaide
South Australia, 5045, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8179 9500 |
Historic Glenelg Town Hall takes pride of place as the home of the Bay Discovery Centre, a social history museum interpreting the cultural heritage of Holdfast Bay.
Just hop on the famous Glenelg tram in the city at Victoria Square and at the end of the line you will find yourself in Moseley Square, across from Adelaide's best seaside attraction - the Bay Discovery Centre. In addition to the fantastic multimedia exhibitions, we also have a mezzanine gallery which features a program of visual art exhibitions supporting and promoting the work of South Australian artists. Our award winning Volunteer team takes care of our front of house operations and will make you feel at home with a friendly smile and helpful information that only locals can provide.
The Glenelg Town Hall building was erected in 1877 and is a key feature of the Glenelg foreshore. Originally the Glenelg Institute, Sir Henry Ayers laid its foundation stone in December 1875 and the building was opened in October 1877 by the Governor Sir William Jervois. Designed by Edmund Wright and built by David Miller at a cost of 6000 pounds, the building today features extensions on its western side, a clock and cupola. The Glenelg Council acquired the Institute in 1886-7 and converted it to the Glenelg Town Hall, ensuring that all ratepayers were obliged to contribute to ongoing costs.
Also located in the building is Rodney Fox Shark Experience Museum and Gift Shop and the Thai Jasmine Restaurant.
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| Accreditation | National Tourism Accreditation Program. | | Entity Facility | Access With Assistance for the Disabled, Bicycle Rack, Conference/Convention Facilities, Interpretive Centre, Toilet facilities for the Disabled. | | Experience | Beach, Cultural, Historic/Heritage, The Arts. |
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