A major dose of culture is sprinkled throughout the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Known locally as MAGNT, the Darwin museum is family friendly. Visitors find out more about life in NT with its immersive, informative exhibits. To coin a pun, MAGNT is a magnet for heritage and history buffs. The museum is a premier world class attraction set in attractive grounds opening out into views of Fannie Bay.
- Diverse, contemporary rotating exhibitions create a welcoming space for visitors to find out more about the Northern Territory and Darwin.
- Home of the annual Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
- A place where kids are stimulated to think about the world around them with family friendly exhibits and activities.
- Superb museum shop with ethically sourced, made in Australia goods.
- Cafe encourages visitors to linger.
- Easily accessible on the Darwin public bus route (number 6) and/or Darwin Hop on and Hop off Big Bus route.
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS AT MUSEUM & ART GALLERY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
- Cyclone Tracy was a disaster. On Christmas Day 1974 80% of Darwin was destroyed with 66 deaths. The sheer terror of a natural catastrophe is vividly captured with the sound of a category 4 cyclone.
- Exhibition – Transformations is an interactive space outlining Northern Territory’s evolutionary journey. Kids will be intrigued by the megafauna and the deadly animals of the region.
Look out for SWEETHEART – a preserved massive crocodile who terrorised boaties and savaged dingoes.
- Unruly Days: Territory life 1911 – 1921
Heritage and history buffs will enjoy the chronicle of attempts to exploit the Northern Territory resources often with failure, environmental damage and a breakdown of relationships with the Aboriginal communities.
- Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery is a drawcard for all age groups. Maritime links with Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Oceania Islands narrates a seafaring story. The traditional canoes, outriggers and sailing vessels brings into focus the interconnections between mainland Australia, outlying islands and the Pacific.
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WHERE IS DARWIN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY LOCATED?
19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820, Australia
MAGNT is a direct stop on the DARWIN BIG BUS hop on & hop off route.
Darwin public bus service, catch route 4 bus. The bus interchange is the easiest stop for out of town visitors to hop aboard. Check Darwin Bus for details. Route 4 stops includes popular attractions such as Crocosaurus Cove, Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory, and Fannie Bay Gaol. To travel on a public bus in Darwin and Alice Springs, you need a valid ticket or Tap and Ride card.
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