Brochure prepared by University Collections (former) for the Tate Museum.

The Tate Museum was opened in 1902 when the Department of Geology moved into the former Prince of Wales Building adjacent to the Mitchell Building. It was named after Professor Ralph Tate, who at just 35 was the foundation Elder Professor of Natural Sciences at the University of Adelaide from 1875–1901.

The Museum moved to its current location when the Mawson Laboratories opened in 1952.

The Tate Museum holds a fascinating range of geological and historical artefacts and is a wonderful resource for school teachers, students and the general public.