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Darwin has a great history of cyclonic disasters, no wonder there will be any monument built which has captured all the past happenings of the city. The famous cyclone Tracy has a huge impact on the history of Darwin. The typhoon has caused considerable amount of damage to the city and its surroundings. The famed Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Darwin has the memory of all the happenings captured and attracts the tourists to relive the destructive moments of the history of Darwin. The diverse exhibits of the Northern territory in the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Darwin allure the tourists as well as the historians. Situated in the Conacher Street, Bullocky Point, Darwin, this museum has a beautiful tropical garden setting. Also the backdrop of the Darwin Harbour at Bullocky Point makes the location a special one. Also the location of the museum makes it one of the premier cultural institutions of the province. The collections at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory showcase the region's art, history and culture. It is also a place for the researchers to carry out their interests in the field of Australian history. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory holds a pivotal position in research, interpretation and collection development.
The museum also consists of permanent galleries portraying the age old Aboriginal art and culture, maritime archaeology, visual arts, craft, Southeast Asian art and material culture. The tourists can also enrich themselves with the knowledge of history and the natural science of Darwin as well. Many educational and other beneficial tours are organized for different purposes of students and the tourists as well. The museum is open on all days except the weekends and Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. The entry is free but is subjected to change for special exhibitions. Postal Address: PO Box 4646, Darwin, NT 0801
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