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Darwin has been the witness to lot of actions during the Second World War. The place was an important naval base for the armed forces and was under the frequent attack by the Japanese. The place stood the time of test during the war and faced heavy damage by the artilleries and shelling. It was from February 1942 the Japanese air force started attacking Darwin heavily. The East Point Military Museum, Darwin presently situated in the East Point Nature Reserve remains the witness of all these happenings. The museum also known as the East Point War Museum is set at the backdrop of the beautiful tropical gardens and surrounded by sea. The ground area of the museum covers a coastal battery, observation towers, bunkers and gun positions dating which dates back from the time of the war. The East Point Military Museum, Darwin has even developed as a attractive tourists attraction of Darwin. The monument stands tall as the witness of the glorified past and the rich history of Darwin. The features of the museum take the tourists to a nostalgic rife deep into the times of the war. The objects related to the war times are still enough to make the feelings alive for the visitors. The East Point Military Museum, Darwin was the first museum of Darwin which features the all important bunker from where the army planned the top end defense strategies to combat the enemies. The museum has a rich collection of artillery, videos, armored vehicles and photographs related to the Second World War and other major army operations. The museum entices the tourists to get an on hand experience on the war memorabilia, gun aiming equipments, firearms and aviation. The special features of the museum are the navy and army exhibits. The dramatic footage of the Japanese bombing of Darwin allures many tourists to the museum. The tourists can avail the following facilities from the museum: - Car park
- Access without Assistance for the Disabled
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- Interpretive Centre
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area LOCATION: East Point Road, East Point.
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