Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Museum · The Gardens ·

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Museum · The Gardens ·

Indigenous art, Cyclone Tracy, Sweetheart the croc, free entry

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19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820, Australia Get directions

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19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820, Australia Get directions

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"Set in a tropical garden in the suburb of Fannie Bay, this superb museum and gallery is the best place to learn all about the art, history and culture of the Top End (the nickname for this northernmost section of the Northern Territory). The excellent collection of indigenous art includes both traditional and contemporary works. One gallery is devoted to the tragic events of Cyclone Tracy, the natural disaster of 1974; another covers the boats of the Pacific Islands. The museum's most popular exhibit may well be Sweetheart: the stuffed carcass of a five-meter (16-foot) male saltwater crocodile that once terrorized the billabongs (waterways) outside Darwin."

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Hunting for crocodiles in the wetlands of the Northern Territory - SilverKris

"A regional museum that preserves local natural history and stories, notable here for exhibiting the taxidermied remains of the legendary giant saltwater crocodile Sweetheart mounted near the entrance as a dramatic reminder of the area’s crocodile heritage." - Catherine Best

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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Kylie

Google
Definately recommend visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT. There is a lot to see here from the entomology displays, cyclone Tracey exhibit and the amazing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. I would definately set aside more time than you expect to look at everything on display. We were lucky enough to visit during the Telstra NATSIA display. The artwork was so varied and captivating it was difficult to select a favourite to vote for.

Nyn K.

Google
Great place to spend a couple of hours. Very Interesting exhibitions. Lots of history and culture here. Friendly staff. Only downside is that the bicycle parking was not shaded. Not wanting to return to a melted saddle i had to park it accross the road at the ski club.

Celeste H.

Google
Great! So much to see, I wish we'd allowed more time for the visit. But we did get round to see everything (just). The Cyclone Tracy display is very vivid and interesting, lots of footage and interviews from the time. The collections of marine animal, birds and insects were very well displayed, beautiful to look at. The contemporary Aboriginal art exhibition which was stunning.

JR B.

Google
What an amazing museum! So many exhibits to see and learn about. They have something for everyone including art, animals (sea, land, and air), local Darwin history, maritime history, and much more. Oh and it's also FREE?!?

Helen N.

Google
MAGNT is a small but wonderfully curated museum — and best of all, completely free to enter (though small donations are appreciated). After our 5-day road trip from Alice Springs, it was a no-brainer stop upon arriving in Darwin. The exhibits were diverse and engaging, featuring a beautiful showcase of local fauna, Indigenous art, and a deeply moving section dedicated to Cyclone Tracy. Visiting on a Wednesday meant few crowds, making the experience calm, easy to navigate, and unhurried — a real plus. The well air-conditioned rooms offered a refreshing escape from the heat and humidity outside. Overall, MAGNT is a hidden gem that’s well worth a visit, especially given its accessible location and free entry. Highly recommended for anyone exploring Darwin.

Kim Wei L.

Google
Very nice and interesting display of cultural art and fauna found in NT. Recommend spending half a day here. Allocated 2 hours initially, but I had to return the next day for extra 3 hours.

The M.

Google
Excellent showcasing of NT's history & culture. Free entry. Transformations: from pre-history to Cyclone Tracy, Unruly days of rebellion & chinese immigrants' contributions, contemporary Aboriginal artwork that is mesmerising, life size Sweetheart the Croc & above all - the little known Maritime history of NT & Darwin in a huge warehouse style special exhibition area of its own. This area has the backdrop of Darwin Harbour - is absolutely Wow! immersive & engaging. Small gift shop & Bundilla @ Saltwater restaurant is pretty good. Well done to curator who captured essence of NT perfectly - not overwhelming but adequate. Though of course - our time of 1.5 hours was too short!

Emi L.

Google
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is a must-visit destination when in Darwin. It offers fascinating exhibitions on First Nations culture, the region’s history, marine life, and even the dramatic story of Cyclone Tracy. Admission is free, and the staff are exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable, making it a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.