Media Releases

Archived Media Releases

All media enquiries should be directed to Robert Reason, Acting Museum Director on (08) 8267 3677 or 0414 912 329. Alternatively you can email Robert at robertreason@rochefoundation.org.au.

 

First Birthday

Posted on 01 June 2017

DAVID ROCHE MUSEUM CELEBRATES ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY WITH A FREE OPEN DAY Martyn Cook, Director, David Roche Museum Adelaide: The David Roche Foundation House Museum will celebrate its first birthday since opening to the public with a free Open Day on Saturday June 3.  Special guest will be His Excellency The Governor of South Australia,… 

Kings, Queens & Courtiers

Posted on 27 April 2017

Adelaide, South Australia: The David Roche Foundation is opening a significant exhibition on Kings, Queens & Courtiers from the Roche collection. Monarchs and aristocrats of the 18th and 19th centuries were of abiding interest to David Roche – and this exhibition reflects his passion for selecting items of exceptional quality to add to his collection.… 

Paul Keating opens new private museum

Posted on 03 June 2016

Paul Keating opens new private museum which houses one of the greatest decorative arts collections in Australia Adelaide, Australia: Today former Prime Minister, Paul Keating will open the new David Roche Foundation House Museum in Adelaide, a $5m purpose built museum which houses 3,000 magnificent pieces of decorative and fine art, spanning two centuries of… 

New Private Museum

Posted on 23 February 2016

New Private Museum Set to Open Housing One of the Greatest Decorative Arts Collections in Australia “It is my greatest wish that one day my small Foundation be known internationally for its diversity and great quality, which we have strived so hard to achieve” – David Roche Adelaide, Australia: More than 3,000 magnificent pieces of… 

7 June – 16 August 2025

Current Exhibition

Dancer
A National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition

From letting loose in the loungeroom to enthralling audiences on stage, this exhibition celebrates dance and dancers. 52 photographic portraits from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection of dance legends capture the beauty of movement, self-expression and connection.

 

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