Government House in Adelaide will open its gates to the public for a special History Festival Open Day with free entry.
Guests will have the opportunity to view the public rooms of Australia’s oldest continuously occupied Government House. Members of the public can learn about the architectural features, artefacts, and daily operations.
Presented by Government House Adelaide as part of South Australia’s month long History Festival, you will be able to see inside the public rooms of Government House, its history and contemporary workings, and ask questions of knowledgeable guides.
There will be a range of activities, including music, children’s quizzes, SAPOL Police Grey display, and food and drink vendors.
Presented by Government House
Take a garden tour or explore the grounds on your own, taking in the beehives, which produce honey used in the Government House kitchen; the Governor’s Rose Garden, which features a stand of roses celebrating each Governor in our state’s history; the sweeping lawns, vegetable garden and ceremonial plantings, which include a descendent of the Lone Pine at Gallipoli.
Please note that no parking onsite is available. There are multiple paid parking options near North Terrace, along with bus and tram stops. The Adelaide Railway Station is also close by.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Governor of South Australia website or SA History Festival website.
What: Government House Open Day
When: Sunday 11 May 2025 | 10am – 2pm
Where: Government House | Cnr North Terrace & King William Road, Adelaide
Who: Everyone
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