Upcoming events

MOD. FOREVER

In this exhibition FOREVER, experience time in new ways. Traverse past, present and future by navigating the blurred lines between these states of being. Look at the world, ourselves and our actions differently.

A Fairer Future

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ This exhibition celebrates the importance of education through the achievements of the Hawke Government and Hawke’s own participation and promotion of education outside of his political career. Exhibits include a selection of papers and objects sourced from collections housed at the UniSA's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ An exhibition that celebrates the extraordinary life of Dr O’Donoghue, who was once told she would never amount to anything. The exhibition features items from her extensive personal collection, covering themes such as the Stolen Generations, Nursing and Health, Aboriginal Affairs, ATSIC, Significant Achievements, Family, and Indigenous Peoples.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, in partnership with Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation and Lowitja Institute. Supported by Government of South Australia

*NEW*The Great Solar System Adventure @ 11am

Join us for a guided tour of our current night sky, constellations, the Solar System and beyond followed by the fulldome movie, The Great Solar System Adventure. Ages 5+

BOOKED OUT! Cosmos of Ancient Egypt

What was the Ancient Egyptian view of the cosmos and how the world came into existence? What do we know about Egyptian constellations?

Adelaide University Open Days

Come find your feet, so you can launch your future. Our city, outer-metro and regional campuses will be activated across July and August for you to explore. This is your opportunity to get the information you need to start planning your future.

Artists On The Inside

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/Artists on the Inside presents artwork created by adults incarcerated in South Australia’s prisons. Art can serve as a communication tool, a coping mechanism and an emotional outlet for those in prison. The works allow contributors to build connection to the community by using art as the medium to create and share their stories.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Department for Correctional Services, as part of SALA

2025 Annual Hawke Lecture

/6pm, Adelaide Convention Centre /Mike Burgess AM, Director-General of Security, ASIO will deliver the 26th Annual Hawke Lecture, on 31 July 2025, at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

*NEW* The Great Solar System Adventure @ 1pm

Join us for a guided tour of our current night sky, constellations, the Solar System and beyond followed by the fulldome movie, The Great Solar System Adventure. Ages 5+

Phantom of the Universe - 3pm

Join us for a guided tour of our current night sky, constellations, the Solar System and beyond followed by the fulldome movie, Phantom of the Universe - The Hunt for Dark Matter. Ages 13+

What's in the Sky this Month?

What’s in the sky this month?
Join our astronomer for an in depth exploration of celestial events that will happen during the month.
Watch them unfold on our 8 metre dome in this 90 minute session, followed by telescope viewing (weather permitting).

Ages 10+

Navigating with the Night Sky

Since the earliest times humans have learned how to find directions and navigate by sighting celestial bodies in the night sky. These skills enabled us to navigate around the globe for exploration and aid survival. Even some species of animals are now known to find their directions from celestial clues that too, aid in their survival.