South Australian Aviation Museum
Change to Vehicle Entrance

If you visited SAAM a few years ago, the vehicle entrance was from Lipson Street. Our vehicle entry is now at 16 Bedford Street, Port Adelaide. Please see the map below.
map
entrance


train
Catch a train from Adelaide Railway Station to Port Dock Station. It is a 22 minute ride and trains depart Adelaide every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour. SAAM is 8 mins walk from the Port Dock Station along Barlow Street.
bus
Catch a bus to the Bus Interchange at Port Dock Railway Station (117, 118, 150, 230, 232, 252, 254, 333, & 361). SAAM is 8 minute walk from the Port Dock Station along Barlow Street.

walk
SAAM is an 8 minute walk from the Port Dock Station (& Bus Terminal) along Barlow Street. Or a bit longer if you detour via Pirate Life Brewery.
hours
OPENING HOURS
SAAM is open from 10am to 4pm every day except Christmas Day
Last entry is usually 3pm, but this is negotiatable with desk staff.

price
ENTRY COST (from 13th October 2025)
Adult   $17
Australian Servicemen and Veterans   $8.50 (50% discount)
Concession   $12.00
Child 5-15 years   $7.50
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)   $41.50
Children Under 5 years   Free (Accompanied by a family member)
Children part of a tour/preschool group accompanied by carers   $4.00
Groups
If you are bringing a group to SAAM, please conatct us and make a booking.
This will allow us the chance to have more staff on duty to assist.

Tours
If you would like to have a guided tour, please contact us and make an appointment. Tours can be small group or large group (more than 1 tour guide).

Special Interest Days
Once or twice a year, we will hold an engine run and open cockpit day. Please keep an eye on our facebook page for the latest news.

Special Functions
SAAM can be booked for special functions like weddings and corporate events
(subject to approval by SAAM executive). Please contact us for more information.



If all else fails, phone SAAM on 08 82401230 (between 10am and 4pm).