Samstag Museum

The Samstag Museum is an art museum in the Hawke Building of the University of South Australia's City West campus, showcasing contemporary visual art exhibitions. The venue focuses on modern creative works and provides public access to diverse artistic expressions.

The museum was founded in 1977 as the College Gallery of the South Australian College of Advanced Education and relocated to the City West campus in 1998. This move helped it establish itself as a permanent art institution within the university.

The museum stewards the University of South Australia Art Collection and funds scholarships that allow Australian artists to pursue studies abroad. This support helps local creators gain international experience and advance their careers.

The museum is located at 55 North Terrace in Adelaide and opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free and the central location makes it easily accessible by public transport.

The museum is named after Gordon Samstag, an American artist who taught at the South Australian School of Art from 1961 to 1970. His influence on the local art scene continues to be honored through the institution's name.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1977

GPS coordinates: -34.92220,138.59130

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47