MOD. is a futuristic museum of discovery. It’s a place to be and be inspired by ideas at the intersection of science, art, and innovation.
Our exhibitions are designed for people aged 15-25, showcasing how research shapes our understanding of the world around us to inform our futures.
MOD. is like no other museum experience in Australia. We bring together researchers, industries, and students to push boundaries, explore, and be inspired.
We present one in-gallery and one online exhibition each year, along with a program of workshops, talks and events.
Awards & Recognition
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Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres Awards
Creative Exhibit — Birds and Bees, MOD.IFY, 2019
Australian Interior Design Awards
Best in State — Exhibition Studios, Birds and Bees, MOD.IFY, 2018
Shortlisted for Installation Design Award, Grumpy Sailor, Cascade (Training Ground) HEDONISM 2020
Australian Graphic Design Awards
Distinction, Digital Design — Grumpy Sailor, Cascade, Training Ground, HEDONISM, 2019
Museum and Galleries National Awards
Temporary and Travelling Exhibitions:
Highly Commended — Sleep Ops, WAGING PEACE, 2019
Highly Commended — SEVEN SIBLINGS FROM THE FUTURE, 2020
Shortlisted – Cell Invaders, IT’S COMPLICATED, 2021
Shortlisted – Sea-habilitation, IT’S COMPLICATED, 2021
Highly Commended — INVISIBILITY, 2022Highly Commended – FLEX, 2023
Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout:
Winner — Karl Winda Telfer, Monkeystack and MOD., Kurru Kari (Turning Circle) Our Kaurna Seasonal Touchscreens, 2022Indigenous Project:
Winner — The Unbound Collective and MOD., REFLECT, 2022Community Engagement and Outreach:
Highly Commended – Ethos, 2023
Design Institute of Australia SA/NT Awards
Gold Award — Exhibition Studios, Birds and Bees, MOD.IFY, 2018
Gold Award — Exhibition Studios, Feeling Human, MOD.IFY, 2018
Gold Award — Exhibition Studios, Sleep Ops, WAGING PEACE, 2019Merit Award – Exhibition Studios, Underground, INVISIBILITY, 2022
Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards
Highly Commended — MOD. website, 2019
Highly Commended — HEDONISM exhibition branding, 2020
Shortlisted — SEVEN SIBLINGS FROM THE FUTURE exhibition branding, 2020
Highly Commended — F.A.B.L.E. app, 2021
Highly Commended — SEVEN SIBLINGS FROM THE FUTURE app, 2021
Winner — UP CLOSE, online exhibition, 2022PRIMER19 Emerging Designer Exhibition
Honourable Mention — Kindness Credit Microchip, Peace Machines, WAGING PEACE, 2019
SA Life Absolute Best Awards
Finalist, Absolute Best Family Day Out, 2021
Adelaide Fringe Awards
Week 1 Award for Best Workshop or Event – Science on the Streets, 2022
Winnovation Award
Anika Johnstone, MOD.’s first Senior Exhibition Manager, 2018
iGap Travel Guide Award
Science Museum of the Year, 2023