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The Adelaide Himeji Garden is a Japanese-style garden located in the Adelaide city center, Australia. The garden was created in 1982 and is one of the largest Japanese gardens in the Southern Hemisphere.

The garden features a traditional Japanese tea house, a bonsai house, a Zen garden, and a koi pond. It is also home to a large collection of Japanese maples. The Adelaide Himeji Garden is open all year round and entry is free.

The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) is one of the most significant art museums in Australia. Located in the Adelaide city centre, AGSA is home to a significant collection of Australian, European, and Asian art. The gallery also has an extensive public program of exhibitions, education, and events. AGSA was established in 1881 and is the fourth oldest public art museum in Australia. The gallery’s original collection was mostly acquired through the efforts of its first director, Sir James Macarthur-Onslow. The collection has since been expanded through major acquisitions and generous donations.

Today, AGSA’scollection comprises more than 38,000 works of art, making it one of the largest and most significant art collections in Australia. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, textiles, and decorative arts. It covers a wide range of periods and styles, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary Australian Aboriginal art.

The Adelaide Gaol Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Adelaide city centre. The museum is located in the former gaol, which was used to house prisoners from 1841 to 1988. The museum tells the story of the gaol and its inmates, as well as the history of crime and punishment in Australia. Visitors can see the cells where the prisoners were held, as well as the execution chamber where they were hanged. There is also a collection of objects on display, including shackles, chains and other items used to restrain prisoners. The museum is open every day from 10am to 4pm, and entry is free.