The Bay Discovery Centre is a social history museum that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of South Australia. The museum is located close to the edge of Mosley Square and if you are planning to tour in Glenelg then this is a place you must visit.
Glenelg is a charming seaside suburb ideal for a holiday. If you spend your holidays here the Oaks Liberty Towers will provide you exclusive and comfortable accommodation. Minutes away from the heart of Adelaide’s city centre, this self-contained apartment accommodation provides numerous guest facilities. One of the top choices for Glenelg holiday accommodation you will be staying at spacious bedroom apartments that have bedroom space to suit the number of guests. A fully equipped kitchen along with laundry facilities and other amenities makes Oaks Liberty a great choice for families, friends, couples and business travellers.
If you are in Glenelg you might as well spend some time at the Bay Discovery Centre which interprets the history of Holdfast Bay, from the time of colonial invasion up until today. You find over forty thousand people visiting the centre each year, and it is a great place to find out what life was like by the sea during the early years. The multimedia displays illustrate interesting stories of South Australia’s history for visitors to watch and learn. Voyage and Arrival, Colonel William Light, The Proclamation, A Place by the Sea and Jimmy Melrose are the permanent exhibits that you will see any time of the year. At the centre you will be able to identify the changes in the laws, dress codes, styles and behaviors that have changes along the years.
The Bay Discovery Centre is open from 10 am to 5pm and closed only on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday.
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