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Darwin Museums and Historical Sites.

Visiting the Darwin Museums, memorials of WW11, a B52 bomber and historical displays of Cyclone Tracy is an interesting journey into the history of Australia.

Some of these places are formal museums while others are listed because they are places which have played a predominant part in the building of Darwin and the northern areas of Australia.

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

This is the biggest museum in Darwin, displaying items of aboriginal history and their connections with Asian seafarers, through to recent history and modern development. Includes a realistic exhibition of the effects of cyclone Tracy.

The Maritime Museum is also located here, with exhibitions of Southeast Asian and Oceanic art and maritime archaeology.
Tour Tub stopover 		Refugee boat
A refugee boat in the Maritime Museum

Admission Free
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm.
Closed: Chirstmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day & Good Friday

Conacher St, Bullocky Point NT
Phone: 08 8999 8264
Fax: 08 8999 8289

East Point Military Museum

Located on the site of WW11 fortifications against invasion, this is not a large museum however it has some unique displays of military activity around Darwin during the war and conveys some of the real feelings of anxiety felt during those times when invasion seemed a real possibility.
Tour Tub stopover
Alec Fong Lim Drive
East Point 		Bombing Darwin Harbour
Bombing Darwin Harbour WW11

Australian Pearling Exhibition

The history of pearling is an important part Australia's history as it provided an industry in areas which seemed fairly barren to early European settlers. The modern cultured pearl industry based in Darwin and Broome still supplies a world wide market for pearls and pearl shell.
Tour Tub stopover
Admission charges: Adults $6.60, Children $3.30
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

World War II Oil Storage Tunnels

Located beneath the cliffs of Darwin city, these tunnels were built during WWII by the Civil Construction Corps. Reopened in 1992 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin and includes a photographic display of Darwin during WWII.
Access is from the lower level Kitchener Drive after a short walk from the city past Parliment House and Survivors Lookout.
Tour Tub stopover
Adults - $5 Children - $3
(FREE with Tour Tub ticket)
Opening Hours
May to September:
Monday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
October to April:
Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays 9 am - 1 pm

TUNNELS ARE CLOSED DURING DECEMBER & FEBRUARY

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre

Displays the city's aviation history with exhibits that include a B52 bomber, a B25 Mitchell bomber, a Spitfire replica, a Sabre jet and other aircraft.
Open Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm.Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.

557 Stuart HighwayWinnellie NT (Opposite Darwin Showgrounds)

Fannie Bay Goal

One of the Darwin museums that was an original part of real life in the Top End until it's use was discontinued in 1979. Built in 1883 it conveys the atmosphere of early settlement to the visitor, with it's gallows and small cells.
In about 1918, part of the original Gaol land was resumed to build the town’s airstrip which is today Ross Smith Avenue.
Tour Tub stopover		Inside Fannie Bay Goal
Inside Fannie Bay Goal

Admission Free
10am to 4:30pm daily,closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.
East Point Road,
Fannie Bay.


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