About Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre is an Aboriginal cultural centre located at Warriparinga on the banks of the Sturt River in Bedford Park, City of Marion, South Australia. Operated by the City of Marion, it celebrates and shares Kaurna culture, the culture of the Adelaide Plains traditional owners. The centre features exhibitions, artefacts, artworks and interpretive displays within the Warriparinga Wetlands reserve, a significant Kaurna heritage site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small cultural centre building set within the Warriparinga Wetlands with indoor exhibition spaces, an art gallery featuring Aboriginal art, cultural displays and artefacts relating to Kaurna history and the Tjilbruke Dreaming. Outside, boardwalks and walking trails wind through reconstructed wetlands, native plantings and along the Sturt River with interpretive signage, picnic areas and opportunities for guided cultural tours.
Key highlights
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Exhibitions and displays on Kaurna culture, history and Tjilbruke Dreaming story
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Aboriginal art gallery showcasing works by Kaurna and other Aboriginal artists
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Warriparinga Wetlands with boardwalks, walking trails and native revegetation
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Guided cultural tours and educational programs led by Kaurna guides
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Cultural retail area with authentic Aboriginal arts, crafts and souvenirs