Mortlock Wing Exhibitions

The main chamber of the Mortlock Wing is an exhibition space which offers a window on the history and culture of South Australia. There are special features on people, places, issues and events that have shaped the state and contributed to its development.

Entry is free and the exhibition is well captioned so you can easily explore on your own.

Open: 10am-5pm every day. Except when the venue has been hired - before your visit please check whether there are any restricted hours.

The exhibition bays in the Mortlock Wing are arranged by following themes:

• A trunk full of books : The beginnings of the State Library of South Australia 
• Taking it to the edge : The discovery and exploration of South Australia by Europeans 
• Wooden walls and iron sides : Shipping in South Australia 
• Radical dream : Social reforms in South Australia 
• State of the arts : Arts in South Australia
• From the ground up : Architecture in South Australia
• Wine literature of the world : State Library's collection of wine literature
• This sporting life : Sport in South Australia
• To be a child : Childhood in South Australia
• South Australia's Christian heritage : Religion in South Australia
• A rich tapestry : Life on emigration

View the floor plan.