Darwin Attractions
Darwin Attractions Directory : Galleries, Museums and Collections
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24HR Art is dedicated specifically to the promotion and support of contemporary visual art, and offers visitors the opportunity to interact with the displays, and thereby providing a feast for the senses. Located in the Parap Shopping Village, just five minutes from Darwin city, the gallery plays host to a large program of exhibitions throughout the year, from both emerging and established local artists in wide range of disciplines, as well as works from visiting interstate and overseas artists....24HR Art
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Visit the Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery in Knuckey Street, Darwin, and browse around a range of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art and craft. View Aboriginal paintings, works on bark, hand-woven baskets, didjeridus, carvings from Arnhem Land and the Central and Western desert regions, and more. A range of CDs and informative books are also available.Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery
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Step back in time and explore Northern Territory heritage. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, located in Winnellie, Darwin, houses an impressive collection of the Territory's aviation history and reminds us of Darwin's frontier role in World War II. A massive B52 Bomber dwarfs other exhibits, including Mirage and Sabre jets, a Spitfire replica, Wessex and Huey Cobra helicopters. Other exhibits include engines and armament as well as many photographs of Darwin at war, pioneer flights and re...Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
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Fascinated by the adventure and mystery of pearling. The timeless appeal of the exotic pearl has fascinated men and women for centuries. Valued for its beauty and rarity, the jewel of the sea has, throughout the ages, enticed divers to brave the dangers of the deep. The Australian Pearling Exhibition at the Wharf Precinct in Darwin will take you through years of pearling history, from the days of the lugger and hard hat diving, to modern farming and pearl culturing techniques. The exhibition, a ...Australian Pearling Exhibition
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Crocodylus Park, located in Berrimah a short distance from Darwin, is one of the few places in Australia where you come face to face with the largest reptiles on the planet. Built upon 35 years of experience in crocodile research and conservation, the park plays host to thousands of crocodiles from hatchlings to massive five metre long beasts weighing half a ton.
This is also the only zoo in Darwin with exotic animals such as big cats, primates, birds and other reptiles, including hawksbill tur...Crocodylus Park
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Didgeridoo Hut and Art Gallery, in Humpty Doo (only 25 minutes from the city), is owned and operated by Aboriginal people. Authentic art is produced by artists who are part of the owner’s extended family, who stay onsite while they are working. A majority of the artists are from Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Visitors can watch the artists at work and discuss their art and culture. The northern Territory art styles range from the Arnhem Land ‘Raark’, the Desert ‘dot’, to the Tiwi Islands and Saltwater ...Didgeridoo Hut and Art Gallery
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The East Point Military Museum was originally set up as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association to exhibit photographs and artefacts from Darwin's war time history, including the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during World War II. The 64 raids conducted on Darwin lasted for almost two years and killed over 300 people. Come and take a tour of one of Australia's most fascinating military museums and find out the truth of really what happened in 1942.East Point Military Museum
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The East Point peninsular is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and playgrounds for the kids. The reserve is also home to Darwin's Military Museum where it is possible watch footage of the bombings of Darwin through World War II and look through the extensive photographic and information displays. East Point is also well known for its wallaby colony and as one of the best sites in Darwin for watching sunsets...East Point Reserve
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This functional and artistic environment is five minutes from the Darwin city centre and presents and sells a wide variety of quality Australian art and craft created by Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal artists. The accessible and diverse nature of the Framed Art Gallery has made it a must for art lovers and is deserving of its reputation as one of the most successful commercial art galleries in the north of Australia.
In addition to official exhibitions, there is an extensive collection of fine ...Framed Art Gallery
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Indo Pacific Marine is a unique exhibition which promotes their man-made onshore marine ecosystems, highlighting the exclusive features of the coral reefs. Indo Pacific Marine is the longest established marine visitor education facility in the Northern Territory. This exhibition is distinctive because it is a land based living marine education centre where each system is totally self supporting. There is no feeding, filtration or water changing carried out and visitors, regardless of their age o...Indo Pacific Marine
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Lyons Cottage, located on the corner of Knuckey Street and the Esplanade, Darwin, was built for the Eastern Extension Australasian and China Telegraph Company Ltd (the successor of the BAT from 1873) in 1925. It was the residence of the company engineer. Built of 'hammered stone' it was the first stone building constructed in Darwin for 30 years. Local stone was used to construct this unusual and unique domestic design reminiscent of English colonial models developed in India, Malay and Singapor...Lyons Cottage (British Australian Telegraph Company)
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The Darwin galley has been operating since 2004 and is owned and manager by its parent company Maningrida Arts and Crafts. Maningrida Arts and Culture represents more than 700 artists who work with bark paintings, timber sculptures, fibre art, didjeridus, regalia, prints and bronze sculptures. These collections are displayed in major national and international collections.Maningrida Arts and Culture Darwin
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The Australian Aboriginal Art found at Mason Gallery is sourced primarily from the Papunya, Kintore and Kiwirrkura areas of Central Australia and the Western Desert region. Art from this area is readily recognisable with its distinctive designs and use of bright bold colours. Designs painted reflect the dreaming stories of their cultural past. Wander through the art gallery to fully appreciate the beautiful artwork on display.
Mason Gallery offers predominantly large artworks of investment qual...Mason Gallery
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Mbantua Gallery Darwin has just under 400 square metres of gallery floor space and provides a beautiful environment in which to view the beautiful works from Central Australia's Utopia region. Amongst the artists represented are, Emily Kngwarreye, Barbara Weir, Minnie Pwerle, Abie Loy as well as emerging artist Janelle Stockman. A variety of painting and sizes makes it possible for everyone to purchase a piece of original Aboriginal artwork.Mbantua Gallery Darwin
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Enjoy the tropical night air at Darwin’s Mindil Beach Sunset Markets every Thursday and Sunday evening between May and October. The markets have a multitude of stalls offering international cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment. Their unique combination of great food and an electric atmosphere make a visit a must do.
The market boasts up to 60 food stalls on a Thursday, featuring cuisine from Turkey, Greece, Sri Lanka, South America, North Africa, India and all over South East Asia. Enjoy a p...Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
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Set in a tropical garden on the Darwin Harbour at Bullocky Point, is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). The MAGNT collections place the region's art, history and culture 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 maritime archaeology, Northern Territory history and natural sciences. The MAG...Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
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The Northern Territory Library is located within Parliament House, at State Square in Darwin’s central business district. It is the Northern Territory's major reference and research library responsible for collecting, preserving and providing access to the Northern Territory's contemporary and pioneering history.
The Library is open to all and provides a relaxed environment in which to not only peruse the print and electronic collections, but also catch up with events making headlines in inter...Northern Territory Library
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This exciting new art gallery, located in Darwin's Parap gallery precinct, showcases high quality artwork from established and emerging Indigenous artists.
The directors source the exhibited works from over 12 remote community art centres in desert country and the Top End, covering styles from fine dot work to bold contemporary paintings and watercolour landscapes. Many items, which include bark paintings and weaving, are used for practical and ceremonial purposes. Outstation provides advice to...Outstation - art from art centres
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