National Reconciliation Week at the South Australian Museum is more than a program of events, it’s an invitation to deepen your understanding of our shared histories and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day.
The South Australian Museum invites you to take part in our National Reconciliation Week program, including cultural tours with Bookabee Australia, family-friendly activities and a new display exploring the Museum’s work in repatriation at Kaurna Wangayarta.
Join cultural guides from Bookabee Australia for an informative tour of the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. The gallery contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world.
Book in for one of three tours:
- Wednesday 27 May, 10:30am–12pm
- Saturday 30 May, 1pm–2:30pm
- Tuesday 2 June, 2pm–3:30pm
Tickets are $10 for general admission; $5 for concession and Museum Members.
On Level 2 of the Museum, families with young children aged 3-6 years can explore a dedicated space designed to introduce young learners to the spirit of Reconciliation Week.
Picture books by First Nations authors and illustrators create a gentle entry point into culture, identity and Country. The space also features the ABC series Dance with Tom, a joyful celebration of Yugambeh language and stories through movement. It’s a fun and inclusive way for children to experience First Nations language in action.
This space will open from Saturday 30 May – Wednesday 3 June and is free to explore. No bookings required.
The new display in the Museum’s foyer celebrates the spirit of reconciliation behind Kaurna Wangayarta, an award-winning purpose-built memorial park dedicated to Kaurna ancestral remains reburials.
Wangayarta was developed by the Kaurna People together with the South Australian Museum. More than 580 Kaurna Ancestors have been repatriated at Wangayarta since 2021.
