Charles Sturt Museum - The Grange

04/05/2026

Thank you to all those who have booked our History Festival event on 16th May. Bookings have now closed due to the enthusiastic response from history buffs. Do you remember you can visit the Museum the following day, Sunday 17th at 2.00pm for guided tours of the Exhibition and the Grange homestead. Denise Schumann AOM will not be speaking on the Sunday but a visit to our Museum is certainly worth the effort

02/05/2026

A special event is being held at the Museum on Saturday 16th May titled Charles Sturt's Journeys Across an Ancient Continent. Denise Schumann OAM, historian, will speak on Sturt's understanding and respect for the ancient First Nations culture that was an important part of the landscape before European settlement. There are seats left for the 1.00pm talk so book in before you miss out. Guided tours of The Grange will be given at the conclusion of each session. Cost $15.00 pp $5.00 children. email [email protected]; to book a session.

02/05/2026

On the 28th April 2026 we celebrated the anniversary of Captain Charles Sturt's Birthday. It was a beautiful celebration, enjoyed by all who attended.

30/04/2026

A special event is being held at the Museum on Saturday 16th May titled Charles Sturt's Journeys Across an Ancient Continent. Denise Schumann OAM, historian, will speak on Sturt's understanding and respect for the ancient First Nations culture that was an important part of the landscape before European settlement. Talk times are 12.00pm, 1.00pm and 2.00pm with guided tours of The Grange at the conclusion of each session. Cost $15.00 pp $5.00 children. email [email protected]; to book a session.

29/04/2026

Fabulous day of celebration for Capt Charles Sturt’s 231rd birthday on 28th April! Members, donors, friends (and a few stakeholders) gathered in the Heritage Garden of the Museum on a beautiful sunny afternoon, joined by members of the Victoriana Society dressed in their finery. The historic Fort Glanville cannon was fired, the Adelaide Regiment in Victorian dress uniforms fired their rifles (blanks of course) and the British national anthem sung. All part of the annual tradition of the Museum’s salute and tribute to Sturt.
The annual Sturt address given by Denise Schumann highlighted how views of history change over time and encouraged us to consider just how extraordinary Sturt's achievements were in the context of 1840’s South Australia. A poem by Kaiden Smith (tour guide) concluded formalities.

18/04/2026

The Museum is open this Sunday at 2.00 pm so come and view our exhibition gallery featuring Antipodean Dreams exhibition and be given a guided tour of the heritage listed home of Captain Charles Sturt - built in 1840 and featuring many of Sturt's own furniture. As it will be a beautiful day you may even like to wander and rest in our Heritage Garden

24/03/2026

Looking for a venue to gather with a small group of friends to have Devonshire Tea and a tour of a historic home? Charles Sturt Museum is the place to be. A minimum of eight guests for morning or afternoon teas, we would be pleased to welcome you and your friends. Our exhibition gallery will provide an insight into the explorations of Capt Sturt and his home will highlight colonial life in South Australia. Come join us. Cost is $18.00 pp and bookings can be made through [email protected]

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

A special tour of the Museum yesterday for visiting family of our Patron, the Hon Dean Brown AO.
Spencer and Martine Brown live in France and volunteer at the Ethno-Musee Anako in Samaur, France. Their building, requiring ongoing heritage conservation, is 600 years old!

4.6 ⭐ · Museum in Saumur, France