Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Museum Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

What to expect

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the main museum in the Northern Territory, located in the inner Darwin suburb of The Gardens. The museum features a collection of over 30,000 items of art and material culture, including the body of Sweetheart, a crocodile notorious for attacking boats. MAGNT presents a dynamic program of internally-developed exhibitions and travelling exhibitions from around Australia, and is home to the annual Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. The museum also runs public programs, including talks, workshops, and drop-in kids' activities, and has a cafe and retail shop. The museum is family-friendly, with facilities including a parents' room, picnic area, and interactive centre. The museum is accessible for people with mobility aids and wheelchairs

Plan your family visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory with these blog insights 👇

Terrific Things To Do With Kids On A Darwin Family Holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Northern Territory’s history, art, and natural heritage

Highlights: The kids were engaged by the Aboriginal art and cultural displays ✨

Quick Introduction to Darwin

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum to learn about Cyclone Tracey & the Darwin Bombings as well as Aboriginal Culture, Crocodiles and more

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the interactive displays ✨

Discover Darwin Australia with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We learned about the history of Darwin and saw the exhibit on Cyclone Tracey

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the exhibit on Sweetheart, the five-metre crocodile ✨