Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory exhibits extensive collections spanning maritime archaeology, natural sciences, and regional artwork across multiple galleries and exhibition spaces.

Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Tracy in 1974, the museum relocated from the Old Town Hall to a new facility at Bullocky Point, opening in 1981.

The institution manages the annual Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, recognizing the achievements of Indigenous Australian artists through exhibitions and ceremonies.

The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering free admission to permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and maritime archaeology displays.

The museum displays Sweetheart, a preserved saltwater crocodile measuring over 5 meters in length, which gained notoriety for attacking boats during the 1970s.

Location: The Gardens

Address: 19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820 0800 0800

Phone: +61889998264

Website: http://magnt.nt.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -12.43727,130.83328

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:36