A collection of articles written by us and our collaborators about designing a museum and our experiments in science, art, and innovation.
Weeding, watering and replacing tree guards at Kanyanyapilla. Image credit: Kanyanyapilla One of the themes we explore in our current exhibition BEGINNINGS is the concept of cultivation. The idea that starting something is not a single moment in time. You don’t plant a seed and ignore it, you tend to it, water it, create space […]
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During the Fringe Festival season in March 2026, MOD. visited Whyalla and Mount Gambier to run public shows that bring together researchers from diverse fields alongside comedian and host Jason Chong. These annual events are an ongoing part of the museum programming, this year being an extension of the current in-gallery exhibition at MOD. called […]
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As part of CreateSA’s industry development pilot designed to connect First Nations digital creatives to relevant networks, experiences and technologies, MOD. hosted three First Nations artists – Kat Bell, Adam Jenkins and Arthur Ah Chee. The 12 week placement was roughly divided into three phases: Phase 1: Discovery & Exploration – Identify and set goals/milestones […]
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Q: What do you get when you put a comedian in a room with three university researchers and an audience? A: Q Series at MOD.
Thurs 12 March 2026 Host: Jason Chong Researcher panel: Dr Maria Vieira, Prof Rachel Burton, APrf Cris Birzer Q series is an ongoing event program that brings together comedy and scientific curiosity. It is a fast-paced line up involving a quick quiz, quite a good science-based demonstration and a Q&A with a panel of researchers. It is also a bit of fun, and there is nothing […]
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Each year, MOD. provides opportunities for students to complete their internships by joining the MOD. team. Each internship is unique so we asked Avantika Menon who joined MOD. in March to reflect on her experience. Avantika’s Reflection I have been a regular visitor to exhibitions at MOD. over the past few years. When I first […]
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So, what is BEGINNINGS? Let’s take you on a very quick tour of the exhibition galleries! Wellsprings | Perspective Start by entering through a cave-like entranceway to find a place of storytelling. Take a moment to pause and listen while pondering what “beginning” means to you. Seasons – Kuri Kurru | Deep Listening […]
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Our year-round favourite places to visit in the CBD for free.
Ponder the Adelaide Kaurna Trail Adelaide’s parklands are rich with natural beauty and history. By following the Adelaide Kaurna Trail, you’ll learn about the traditional owners and custodians of the Adelaide Plains. Book mark the map in your device here: https://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/blog/kaurna-walking-trail/ We recommend starting at the Festival Plaza (Location 1) and then following the trail down to Adelaide Gaol (includes locations 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 & 9). […]
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Free, romantic and fun
You’ve built up the courage to ask your crush out and they said yes! Now make your visit to MOD. special with a few of our tips: Break the ice with a board game session At the café counter you will find a shelf of board games free for you to use. There are plenty […]
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Futurist-In-Resident and SA Water Visiting Research Fellow, Maggie Greyson, spent a month with MOD. in 2025. She is a globally recognised futurist and designer who is celebrated for her award-winning work in both fields. She specialises in helping organisations and individuals envision the future, enabling them to make informed decisions for now and later. Maggie […]
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Jeremy Bentham Our Futurist-in-Residence and BHP’s Visiting Research Fellow (VRF), Jeremy Bentham, joined us in November. He is currently Co-Chair (Scenarios) at the World Energy Council and a senior advisor to several international organisations. After over 40 years in the energy industry, he recently retired as the long-serving Head of the renowned Shell Scenarios Team […]
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