Founded in 1885, the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia (Inc.) is a voluntary, not-for profit organisation for advancing geographical science and promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Geography and related topics.
This is achieved through:
- a program of public lectures, exhibitions and field activities;
- publishing geographical material, including fully refereed research papers and items of popular and topical interest;
- encouraging interest in all aspects of environmental, economic and social geography;
- maintaining an extensive library and historical collections. The Library of the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia contains over 25,000 volumes and is one of the most significant collections of rare geographical books and manuscripts in Australia;
- providing grants for research and awards to geography students and outstanding geographers; and
- conserving and managing collections and monuments relating to the geographical heritage of South Australia and other parts of Australia.
The Society’s extensive library is made available to the public in return for the provision of accommodation in the magnificent Mortlock wing of the main State Library Building on Adelaide’s North Terrace. This is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Libraries in the world.
