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Mary Mackillop Centre, SA Australia
| Address | 19 Phillips Street,
Adelaide
South Australia, 5068, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Mary Mackillop Centre | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8364 5311 |
Mary MacKillop Centre is a museum and interpretive centre which highlights aspects of the educational and welfare work done by well known Australian women, Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph in nineteenth century South Australia.
You will find a well set up, three dimensional exhibition entitled “What would have become of them?” and there learn something of the nature and extent of the charitable work done by the Sisters among the disadvantaged, especially women and children.
After spending an hour or so making your way around the display you can spend some time browsing among the books, videos and Mary MacKillop memorabilia on sale in the museum shop. If you wish, you can visit the nearby Mary MacKillop Chapel for a few moments of quiet reflection. This beautiful chapel, which is still in use, was erected by Mary MacKillop and opened in 1876.
Students of South Australian social history will find that this exhibition gives a rare insight into the life of the less well off in nineteenth century South Australia and how one group did all they could to better their lot. Individuals as well as school, parish or community groups are most welcome. Bookings are essential for groups. Seating capacity of 60.
While every effort is made to keep the Centre open during 'opening hours', it is advisable to ring the Centre before arriving.
Mary Mackillop Bus Pilgrimages to sites of historic significance are available, details on application.
Mass: 10.30am on the 8th day of each month. Evening prayer: 5.45pm on the 8th day of each month. Both celebrated in the historic Chapel. All welcome.
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| Activity | Lessons/Tutorials. | | Entity Facility | Access With Assistance for the Disabled, Car park, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, First aid equipment, Interactive Centre, Interpretive Centre, Public Toilet, Sheltered Area, Telephone for the Disabled, Toilet facilities for the Disabled. | | Experience | Cultural, Educational Tourism, Historic/Heritage. |
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