Construction Underway for The New Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre
Construction underway for new Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre
Construction has commenced on the new Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre, marking an exciting milestone in how visitors will discover and explore Adelaide and South Australia.
Located within the State Library of South Australia on North Terrace, the new centre will offer an interactive, digitally enabled experience designed to inspire curiosity, discovery and exploration. Led by the City of Adelaide and delivered by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), the project follows an agreement between the City of Adelaide and the State Library of South Australia, with the centre expected to open in early 2027.
A new gateway to Adelaide
Situated in the heart of Adelaide’s cultural precinct, the Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre will provide a welcoming and accessible starting point for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Through interactive technology and engaging visitor experiences, the centre will help people discover the city’s attractions, cultural destinations, events and experiences, encouraging them to explore more of Adelaide and beyond.
State Library of South Australia Director Megan Berghuis welcomed the development. “Our location at the heart of the city’s cultural precinct makes the State Library a natural place for visitors to begin their Adelaide journey,” Ms Berghuis said. “The centre will encourage people to pause, discover something unexpected and then step outside and explore the incredible cultural experiences, places and stories that surround them.”
Supporting Adelaide’s visitor economy
Adelaide’s visitor economy plays an important role in the city’s economic prosperity, supporting local businesses and employment across tourism, hospitality, retail, arts, culture and events.
By encouraging visitors to stay longer, explore further and experience more, the new centre will strengthen connections between visitors and local businesses, creating opportunities across the city’s visitor economy.
The project forms part of the broader $698.6 million Adelaide City Deal, a partnership between the Australian and South Australian Governments and the City of Adelaide, with $4 million in total funding allocated to the visitor centre.
City of Adelaide Chief Executive Officer Michael Sedgman said the project demonstrated the benefits of collaboration and investment. “The investment from the Australian Government, with total project funding of $4 million, has supported the development of a new visitor experience that will strengthen connections between visitors and the city’s tourism, hospitality, cultural and events offering,” Mr Sedgman said. “This is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration and investment in Adelaide’s future.”
Discover the new visitor centre
With construction now underway and opening anticipated in early 2027, the Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre will provide a new way for locals and visitors to connect with Adelaide’s attractions, experiences and cultural offerings.
Explore the concept design below for a preview of the proposed new Experience Adelaide Visitor Centre.
