Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory's premier cultural organisation. Set in a scenic location on Larrakia Country at Bullocky Point in Darwin, MAGNT is home to internationally renowned artistic, cultural and scientific collections and research programs.
Transformations Natural Science Gallery
Photo of artwork in an exhibition.
Sweetheart
Photo of historical objects in an exhibtion
MAGNT Natural Sciences Gallery
MAGNT Natural Sciences Gallery
Transformations Gallery at MAGNT Darwin
Colin Jack-Hinton Maritime Gallery
MAGNT Behind the Scenes Tours
Each year MAGNT presents a dynamic program of internally-developed exhibitions carefully curated from the collection, and the best travelling exhibitions from around Australia. It is also the home of the internationally renowned annual Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards - the most significant award of its kind in Australia.

MAGNT runs a series of engaging public programs including talks, workshops and hands-on kids activities. School and tour groups can take tours with specialist staff. Venue hire is available with a theatrette, amphitheatre and other inviting spaces.

There is a cafe and retail shop for visitors to explore and enjoy. MAGNT is accessible from Darwin City via the number six bus route or a four km walk. Free parking is available on site.

Information

Website

www.magnt.net.au

Address

19 Conacher Street, The Gardens, Northern Territory, 0820

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