South Australian Whale Centre

The staff here were very friendly, helpful and quick with a joke.Lots of information for all age groups on the history of the whaling industry and more contemporary information about all things maritime.There are 'hands on' displays for a more tactile experience or for younger visitors to experience some of the displays more intimately. The sand pit in the basement would be a lot of fun for the younger generation.There are a few audio visual displays to enjoy and especially the 3D pisplay in the basement theatre is worthwhile.The $9 entry fee is well worthwhile and goes to a good cause.

Located inside visitor info centre. Not a huge amount to keep you engaged unless you are really into" it. There's a small dig area for young kids to find fossils and some tables to do some colouring in. We were there for approx 30 mins."

Recently reopened but far from ready for the return of eager kids. Upstairs areas that used to house fun activity rooms are now private offices and an off limits lunch room?! Yet no signage or controls were considered to slow down kids who have been here before racing upstairs to the old activities. Downstairs the basement seems to have suffered water damage and is quite dank and musty, needs ventilation ASAP, feels clammy and damp. We appreciated the Gold coin entry fee as none of the exhibits appear to be working. Was expecting much more from the almost 2 year revamp, such an iconic building.

Not big but great for young children to explore. Every corner fills with surprise and interesting knowledge. Anyway,we really enjoy the time there.

We were greeted by a really lovely man as we entered who informed us about what there was to look at and had a nice chat with us!There is an upstairs section for kids, a general section for everyone to look at with lots of information on whaling, whales and marine life and a downstairs section too.As a Sea Shepherd Volunteer in the Hobart chapter, I particularly loved the Steve Irwin ship display located downstairs. I spotted a few friends and familiar faces in the photos, videos and stories there and got to see a few more bits and pieces to do with Sea Shepherd.Definitely, a place the whole family can visit and enjoy! Thanks once again!

Quite a small building, but they have managed to fit quite a lot in. Some interesting exhibits and a good place to take the kids with plenty to see and do, and a little kids area for them to play and learn. You do not need to set aside a lot of time to see everything, so its a good place to visit if you have some spare time.

Third visit and first time since the revamp. The interior of first floor and stylish tiled toilets have been added but displays and educational kids activities have been downsized. It used to be 3 levels and had lots activities to do and information to read for all walks of life. They kept the basement display though.First floor is free but the basement is ticketed display which is pretty much a selfie spot, watching short docos, whale facts wall and a discovery sand pit for a couple mock remains plus a model bunk bed of a ship. Personally I loved better the old whale centre that offered whale and marine life information to all ages.

Great rainy day activity for anyone - no kids required (although they would also really enjoy it)! A lot to look at, understand and learn from. Would recommend to every visitor to our beautiful town.

Love it. The building itself it incredible with its old architecture and structure. The museum itself it good considering its free. We really enjoyed it.