HAHNDORF ACADEMY
WELCOME TO HAHNDORF ACADEMY
Open daily 10am - 5pm
bUkatila - Peramangk & Kaurna shared country
Located in a beautiful heritage building on the Main Street of Hahndorf with a stunning shop showcasing SA artists and creative makers. We are the second most visited gallery in South Australia and we have a contemporary exhibition program with regular rotating exhibitions. Our museum displays artefacts and stories about the First Nations people, German settlers and early 19thC village life. We run regular creative workshops and events and love supporting artists.
We are in the Mount Barker District of the Adelaide Hills - only 30mins south east of the city!
We are open 364 days of the year 10am-5pm.
68 Main Street, Hahndorf SA 5245 - 08 8388 7250
Hahndorf was originally named Bukatila or Barkatilla, meaning deep pool. Hahndorf Academy acknowledges that we work and walk upon the ancient lands of the First Nation People and pay our respect to Peramangk and Kaurna Elders past and living today as the traditional custodians of this ancient land.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
FEBRUARY 6 - MARCH 22
QUENTIN GORE: ABUNDANCE
DATSUN TRAN: ABUNDANCE
HARRIET GEATER-JOHNSON: DOMESTIC INTERJECTION
STEPHANIE RADOK: THE TREES ARE LISTENING
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
March 27 - April 26
The Dog Exhibition
May 1 - June 21, 2026
Sophie Hann, Marina Finlay - Heysen Reimagined: Re-reading the South Australian Landscape
May 1 - June 14, 2026
Hahndorf Academy Museum, Curated by Callum Docherty - Connecting Histories – Imaging Futures: Selected Works From the Collection
May 1st - June 14, 2026
India Flint - The Blood Herb: An Exploration of the Social History of St John's Wort
Emmalene wines
We are proudly sponsored by Emmalene wines, from the Adelaide Hills. The vineyards are farmed with sustainability front of mind, carbon neutral, utilising solar, organic compost, permanent cover crops and winter grazing to minimise their impact on the environment from which they grow. The wines are made naturally with minimal additions and filtration. All Emmalene wines are vegan friendly.
Emmalene Wines | Natural, family-made wines from the Adelaide Hills.
WORKSHOPS
Contemporary Ceramics with Guy Ringwood
Starts Wednesday 11th February
Stars Saturday 14th of February
$385 for 8 week course
Learn some fantastic skills, materials provided, suitable for everyone, whether you’re just starting or want to extend your skills. Beginners can learn the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel, whilst those with experience will have the opportunity to practise and refine their skills with encouragement and guidance.
Our instructors will share their approach to throwing forms for tableware or sculpture, with the focus on altering thrown forms and adding hand built features to your pots.
Bookings opening soon
SHOP ONLINE
Visit our online store!
Become a Donor
You can support Hahndorf Academy by becoming an annual donor. Your support goes towards our exhibition, museum and educational programs.
Enjoy benefits like a discount in-store and online, plus access to exclusive events.