Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher St, Fannie Bay NT 0820, Australia
Phone: (08)8999 8264
About
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), (Bullocky Point (Darwin Harbour), â +61 8 8999 6573 (fax: +61 8 8981 7625), [15]. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su + public holidays 10AM-4PM, closed 1 Jan, 25-26 Dec, and Good Friday. - set on a tropical garden on Darwin Harbour is this, the Northern Territory's premier cultural institution. The MAGNT collections place the region's art, history and culture, and natural history in an Australian and international context through research, interpretation and collection development. These collections encompass Aboriginal art and material culture, visual arts, craft, Southeast Asian and Oceanic art and material culture, maritime archaeology, Northern Territory history and natural sciences. The MAGNT complex consists of five major permanent galleries, a touring gallery, educational facilities for school groups, a theatre, the Museum Shop and the Cornucopia Museum Cafe. All contribute to providing an entertaining, diverse and educational experience for the local community and visitors to Darwin. Marvel at the giant Salwater Crocodile known as "Sweetheart" who was responsible for attacking multiple boats in the 1970s, the 18 foot Crocodile is now on display in the museum. free admission.
