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The building of Adelaide House Museum is the first hospital in Alice Springs, which was designed by Reverend John Flynn and operated by the Australian Inland Mission (which Flynn established) from 1926 to 1939. At present this 70 years old and well-preserved building with an exclusive cooling system, is a museum housing memorabilia like artefacts, photos of Rev. John Flynn D.D. Adelaide House Museum has a diverse collection ranging from a set of Presbyterian Moderator General's Robes to the earliest pedal radio built by Alfred Traeger. This museum is dedicated to the mission and pioneering days in Alice Springs. Adelaide House Museum is situated in the Todd Mall, Alice Springs. In 1920, construction of Adelaide House was started. One time, an inventive system of air tunnels and wet burlap bags cooled the rooms of this hospital in hot weather. In 1926, Adelaide House was opened, and served until 1939, as the Australian Inland Mission bush hospital. In 1939, a government hospital was opened in Alice Springs. The stone hut at the back of this house was the place of the first field radio transmission in 1926, which made possible Flynn's concept of a flying doctor. More information about Adelaide House Museum
The facilities provide by this Museum are:
- Wheelchair access
- Free tea or coffee
- Video presentation
- Brochure available in French, German, Japanese, English
- Interactive Centre
- Public Toilet
- Cooling System
- Pedal Radio Equipment
- Opening Time: Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, on Saturday - from 10am to12 noon, closed - December to March Contact Details of Adelaide House Museum
Address: Adelaide House Museum
Todd Mall
Alice Springs
Northern Territory 0870
Australia
PO Box 6
Telephone: +61 (8) 8952 1856
Fax: +61 (8) 8952 1856
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