Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory

There are plenty of free activities for kids and families available every day at MAGNT!

Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre is a fun and creative space for kids and families. Drop in daily from 1-4pm for free arts and craft activities; pull up a comfy bean bag and explore the children’s book and puzzle library or just enjoy a bit of quiet time out with your youngster

Peer into the microscope and draw an amazing micro world onto Perspex discs to be displayed in the Discovery Centre! Inspiration will be drawn from artist Joanna Roberts’ installation of Darwin’s flora and fauna as it begins to decorate the walls.

MAGNT Explorers

Take on the MAGNT Explorer challenge by solving cryptic clues that will lead you through the galleries. Each explorer to complete a trail wins a prize. Pick up your MAGNT Explorer pack from the friendly staff at the foyer information desk.

Pig Nosed Turtle Feeding

Join the pig-nosed turtle and his friends in the Monsoon Garden for feedings every Friday morning at 10am. Learn fun facts from MAGNT Natural Sciences staff about this unique reptile found only in Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, whose conservation status is listed as vulnerable with the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

School Holiday Events and Classes

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