Top 10 best museums in Darwin

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is situated in the inner Darwin suburb of Fannie Bay. This location is easily accessible and offers a variety of exhibits and collections for visitors to explore. The museum is governed by the Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and is supported by the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory Foundation.

Fannie Bay Gaol is a historic prison located in Fannie Bay, Northern Territory, Australia. It functioned as Her Majesty's Gaol and Labour Prison from 20 September 1883 until 1 September 1979. This long history makes it a significant site for understanding Australia's penal history.

If you are into Australian Indigenous Art, definitely visit this gallery and admire naturalistic and abstract designs painted on canvas.

The Darwin Aviation Museum, formerly known as the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, is a significant location for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. The museum showcases a variety of aircraft and aircraft engines that have played a crucial role in the Northern Territory and Australian aviation history. Visitors can explore the rich collection and gain insights into the evolution and impact of aviation in the region.

The only existing example of colonial bungalow style architecture in Darwin. After the cyclone in 1974, it was turned into a museum.

First Chinese labourers came to Darwin in 1874 and the museum's aim is to show the importance of Chinese community and preserve it.

One of the galleries presenting Australian Aboriginal Art focusing mainly on artists from the Western Desert areas.

24HR Art pursues the goal of gathering contemporary visual art in an experimental and accessible way for all visitors.