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Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Conacher Street | Bullocky Point, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801, Australia
08 8999 8201
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Ranked #3 of 29 attractions in Darwin
Type: Museums, Art Museums
Owner description: The fierce Cyclone Tracey that devastated Darwin in 1974 is chillingly re-enacted inside this museum's "Black Room." Situated in a tropical garden,... more » Owner description: The fierce Cyclone Tracey that devastated Darwin in 1974 is chillingly re-enacted inside this museum's "Black Room." Situated in a tropical garden, the museum also houses Aboriginal, Southeast Asian and Oceanic art. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

This museum is a must see in Darwin. It's well laid out and has lots of interesting exhibits. The Cyclone Tracy section is eerie but brings the history to life. Since the museum is free it's worth the trip.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The museum and Art Gallery is a great place to understand and learn more more about Darwin and the NT. The displays are very informative and the Cyclone Tracey exhibit is fantastic. It is free to enter well worth attending.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Loved the variety of dispalys - indigenous, Cyclone Tracey, animals, modern art etc. Free admission. A very nice little cafe and gift shop. Really enjoyed this place.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Fantastic exhibits. Great cyclone Tracey exhibit and 'Sweetheart' the crocodile exhibit. Glad we went to this.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Great spot. Cyclone Tracey exhibit was chilling. Cafe was nice. Staff were very friendly. Great for kids......

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great museum by the goverment. Cyclone Tracey , to Art and Modern, to ships and boats, to Marine life and historical information. Loved it

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Went to see the cyclone Tracey display and was not disappointed. It was fantastic. There is a sound booth you can stand in which is almost pitch black and you hear an actual recording of the sound of the wind - scary. There are several buttons located around a small area that you can push and hear eye witness accounts... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

This is something visitors to Darwin should do. Great display with heaps of info especially good are the rooms with Aboriginal artefacts and Cyclone Tracey. Also you must see Sweetheart. Do try and find the annexe with the maritime exhibits. Interesting to see the boats that have made it to Australian shores or were used by indigenous peoples. Cafe was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This is an interesting little museum that can be divided into five major elements. There is one area with a variety of boats/replicas that sailed the waters of NE Australia over the last several hundred years. There is an area with some aboriginal art - both old and contemporary. There is an area that focuses on sea and land around... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Some terrific pieces of indigenous art. Excellent cafe. No admission charge though I heard that might change. Huge ugly stuffed croc, the famous Sweetheart.

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